A higher dew point directly means that there is more water vapor in the air. So when you’re describing the air as being ...

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There’s no end to the proliferation of home items one can purchase in an effort to keep it clean and safe; air purifiers, humidifiers and similar items have all become de rigueur. Many are adding air ...

A humidity index has been developed that considers lateral flow along rivers and groundwater systems, as well as precipitation, potential evaporation and plant transpiration. It performs better than a ...

It’s but a hotter than-than-usual summer in Kansas City, but don’t blame the temperatures. Instead it’s been the humidity that has led to discomfort across the metro. In this file photo, heat waves ...

Extreme heat is descending on Chicago again this week, and an agricultural phenomenon called corn sweat is making the heat wave this summer even worse. The U.S. leads the world in corn production, and ...

Before you step outside, you may want to know how humid, or "sticky" it feels. That comes down to knowing the dew point. Dew point is more commonly discussed in the summertime and is a good measure of ...

A heat wave is moving across the U.S., resulting in both high temperatures and dangerously high humidity. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with meteorologist Ben Noll of the Washington Post. For much of the ...