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It's not the heat that gets you — it's the humidity. Millions will feel that firsthand over the coming days as a heat dome is expected to bring extreme heat and humidity for much of the U.S. Those ...

It’s a T-shirt kind of day in Washington, DC: 85 degrees with 63 percent humidity. We all know those numbers mean hot, but what exactly does that humidity percentage tell us? And why should we care?

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Two common weather terms you'll hear many times in the warmer part of the year are "dew point" and "relative humidity". While both relate to moisture in the air and the "stickiness" ...

How do you know you need a humidifier? Your body may very well tell you. Especially when cool temperatures lead to drier air indoors and out, your nose may feel a bit stuffy. Your skin may itch or ...

Air that’s very cold, hot, or dry can trigger a COPD flare-up. Breathing may be more difficult when temperatures are below 32°F (0°C) or above 90°F (32.2°C). Excessive wind can also make it harder to ...

You may have heard of dehumidifiers, which are machines that help reduce the humidity in your home, but what is relative humidity? And why does it matter for you? There are some confusing terms that ...

Over the next two weeks, extreme levels of humidity are forecast to hit around 40 states, with the first wave of very muggy weather building in central and eastern states through Thursday. Across the ...

When combined with hot temperatures, running in humidity can feel downright miserable. You’re drenched in sweat, the workout feels harder, and each step just feels light a slog. Unfortunately, heat ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Christine Ro is a journalist covering science and development. 50°C (122°F) is a staggeringly high temperature. Yet Avikal ...

Cold weather can bring low humidity, which poses problems when you have COPD. Covering your nose and mouth when you're out can help. (Photo Credit: Cavan/Getty Images) Humidity is the amount of water ...