Extreme levels of heat and humidity are forecast to spread across the country over the next two weeks, blanketing the Southwest, Midwest, and East Coast with high temperatures beginning this June 19 ...

Is wet bulb temperature the same as dew point? Mike Moss: In a saturated air parcel (with relative humidity 100%) the wet bulb, dry bulb and dew point temperatures are all the same. In a drier parcel ...

Devices used to measure the wet-bulb temperature include a dry-bulb thermometer, wet-bulb thermometer and globe thermometer. The National Weather Service recommends the wet-bulb temperature for anyone ...

A construction worker tries to keep hydrated while on the job in South Boston. (David L. Ryan/Boston Globe via Getty Images) With summer officially underway, millions of Americans are facing another ...

For the 2024-25 academic year, which begins Aug. 12 for the Houston Independent School District, the University Interscholastic League is recommending that schools use the wet bulb globe temperature ...

Heat waves are becoming commonplace, and so too is high humidity, which can strain the electrical grid, hurt the economy, and ...

Oppressive heat continues to blanket the South with temperatures in the upper 90s and heat advisories in place in many areas. Yahoo News reported that one of the main concerns during extreme heat is ...

This year is on track to become Earth’s hottest on record, surpassing the previous record holder 2023. As the world grapples with its failure to act on climate change, temperatures are projected to ...

EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) - Since 2023, UIL has recommended Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) as the measurement for heat stress and student safety guidelines. WBGT takes into account temperature, ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The start of the school year translates to fresh notebooks, backpacks, and a new beginning; it also means the return of Friday Night Lights and other outdoor sports.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Summer break may be over for Omaha students and athletes, but the summer heat is still here with highs in the 90s the past few days. Understanding the impacts of heat can be ...