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 ...

Wet-bulb temperature measures air temperature using a thermometer covered with a water-soaked cloth exposed to air. Considering the current weather and air pressure, this method helps calculate how ...

(KTEN ) — Wet bulb globe temperature indicates heat-related stress on the human body during outdoor activities in direct sunlight, like work and play. This temperature takes into account more than ...

We’ve all heard someone say, ‘It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.’ Many of us have also seen the heat index on a hot and humid summer day, but what about a wet bulb temperature? Several scales ...

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, ...

An oppressive heat dome has gripped the eastern U.S. this week, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue heat warnings for nearly 170 million Americans. To make matters worse, severe ...

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.

Extreme heat forecast for the next few days has prompted warnings form health experts. Here's how to stay safe.

A deadly combination of high temperatures and oppressive humidity has prompted the National Weather Service to issue advisories in 15 states. Reading time 2 minutes Summer may be winding down, but ...

HYDERABAD: With daytime temperatures on a steady rise, experts are advising people to be cautious about the twin phenomena of the urban heat island (UHI) and the wet bulb effect. While UHI occurs when ...

This summer has been unusually hot for the U.S. and the world, setting records for the hottest day, week and month. It's likely you felt the heat yourself — one analysis found 4 out of 5 people ...