Lansing State Journal

What's the 'feels like' temperature? How the heat index can keep you safe

The heat index, or apparent temperature, combines air temperature and relative humidity to indicate how hot it feels. High humidity slows sweating, the body's natural cooling system, making ...
Fast Company

What is ‘wet bulb’ temperature? How heat and humidity combine to dangerous levels

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 ...
WSMV

What’s the difference between a Heat Advisory and an Extreme Heat Warning?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Both heat advisories and excessive heat warnings signify dangerous heat conditions, but they differ in the severity of the heat and the recommended actions. A Heat Advisory ...
The Conversation

What’s the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? One’s a medical emergency

Matthew Barton works for Griffith University and is a Co-Director of Dr Matt & Dr Mike's Medical Education Pty Ltd. Michael Todorovic works for Bond University and is Co-Director or Dr Matt & Dr ...

This Is the ‘Right’ Temperature for Turning on Your Heat This Fall

While it's common to turn on the heat when nighttime lows get below 55 degrees in the fall, a better approach is to consider your indoor temperature.