As we close out another sweltering heat wave, many have noticed the sticky, humid conditions lingering in the air. A key factor contributing to this discomfort is the dew point. And understanding what ...
Higher dew points can mean misery. Parts of the United States have gotten an early taste of summer weather, as temperatures and humidity are on the rise. Summer can start to feel particularly sticky ...
There are various ways to measure the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere. The amount of moisture a given parcel of air can hold is dependent on the ambient temperature. Higher temperatures mean ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Humidity has a big impact on a forecast, and the dew point is a great way to measure how it will feel outside. Unlike relative humidity, which changes with the temperature ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As we head into the spring and summer, meteorologists are going to talk more about humidity and dew point. But, what’s the difference? You might be used to checking the humidity ...
Dew point is a measure of how much moisture is in the air. It’s the temperature that the air must be cooled to, in order to reach saturation. When the dew point is low, the air will feel comfortable.
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?
The reason for that sticky morning air is the dew point. Dew forms when the air can’t hold any more water vapor. The dew point is the temperature at which that occurs. Midday Thursday, Dallas-Fort ...
A recent stretch of warm and muggy weather has brought extreme heat to much of the United States, including here in the Sunshine State. All one has to do is turn on a newscast to hear a meteorologist ...
With a nod and a wink to Progressive Insurance, talking about dew point is a strong tipoff that you are, in fact, turning into your parents. Boomers: “I miss the good old days when we complained about ...