Meteorologists talk plenty about the dew point temperature during the summer, as it is a great indicator of humidity and a condition to watch when severe weather is possible. So what is it? The dew ...
If you stepped outside this afternoon, you probably noticed it almost instantly. The air felt heavy, thick, and distinctly ...
Humidity can make or break a summer day. A sunny day with a temperature of 85 degrees can feel pleasant when the humidity stays low, but once the humidity cranks up, that same day can become ...
NORFOLK, Va. — The old saying goes “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!” And while that may be true, it’s only half of the story. It’s the “dew point” that really matters. But what is the dew point?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – This time of the year it is especially important that we effectively communicate the amount of moisture in the atmosphere on any given day. There are different ways of doing this, ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are multiple ways to describe how wet the air is (yes, pretty much all air is wet). What I mean by that is there are water ...
Here’s an even more deceiving weather situation. One day is 80 degrees and 50 percent relative humidity. Another day is 90 ...
NORFOLK, Va. — Most summer days, you hear us talk about “humidity” when describing how the air feels. While many people are familiar with the term relative humidity — the percentage of water vapor in ...
Relative humidity and dew point are often mistaken for the same thing and can be sources of confusion. But what are the differences between the two, and which is more relevant in everyday life?
Trey Fulbright is the newest meteorologist on the KDKA First Alert Weather Team. In addition to seeing his forecasts on air, he also does weather and climate reporting. Trey comes to KDKA from Des ...