Throughout the summer, we’ve talked about temperatures and the heat index, but there’s another measurement that’s been used to talk more specifically about heat stress in direct sunlight. The Wet-Bulb ...

LONDON (Reuters) - A dangerous combination of heat and humidity is sweeping the Gulf region this week, hitting cities from Dubai to Doha. Dubai, for example, is forecast to see air temperatures hover ...

Devices used to measure the wet-bulb temperature include a dry-bulb thermometer, wet-bulb thermometer and globe thermometer. The National Weather Service recommends the wet-bulb temperature for anyone ...

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 ...

A construction worker tries to keep hydrated while on the job in South Boston. (David L. Ryan/Boston Globe via Getty Images) With summer officially underway, millions of Americans are facing another ...

When we think about outdoor activities in the heat, the heat index may be the first thing that comes to mind. It tells us how hot it may feel when we are outside for short periods of time, like when ...

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(NEXSTAR) – While eye-popping triple-digit heat forecasts may capture headlines, you might want to start paying attention to the “wet bulb” temperature, especially if you work outside. The name comes ...

I'm trying to reconcile statements being made about how a wet bulb temp (TW) of 95F "breaks" the cooling process of sweating and you're actually slowly overheating and if not arrested, you'l ...

(NEXSTAR) – Readings of a key indicator of heat exposure danger have reached the highest possible threat level in multiple southern states, as well as in a few states in the Midwest. When it comes to ...

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 ...