WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) — When you hear the term “heat index” in the forecast, it’s usually paired with a much higher number than the actual temperature. For example, you might hear us say “It’s 94 ...

With an early summer heat wave baking Michigan and the Midwest, residents may notice two temperatures provided with daily forecasts: actual and apparent — or "feels like" — temperatures based on the ...

The heat index is a measure of how hot it really feels on your body when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature. Since heat index values were devised for shady, light wind ...

Temperatures this week are some of the hottest we have seen the entire year now as we get to the end of July. This is a perfect opportunity to explain what the Heat Index is and how it is all ...

We've all heard: "It's not the heat; it's the humidity." Well, it's not just a cliché; there is truth to it. According to the National Weather Service, the heat index is what the temperature feels ...

The official start of summer is on the horizon and it's bringing dangerous heat with it. With Delaware expected to have a hot summer, it's good to know how to prepare for the weather. According to the ...

As we count down the days until summer, the first heat wave of 2025 in New Jersey will arrive this week, bringing with it excessive heat indexes that could make it feel near 110 degrees in some areas.

If you're planning on going outside today, be extra careful. It's hot out there, like, hot, hot. Heat index advisories have been issued across Florida, as the National Weather Service expects values ...

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 ...