The first major heat wave of summer has enveloped much of the midwestern and eastern U.S. in a brutal “dome” of record temperatures and high humidity. The dome phenomenon happens when weather ...

Iowans are no strangers to warmer days that come with the sensation of feeling sticky. But what’s the reason for it? Here’s what to look for the next time you’re looking at the weather forecast. What ...

Before you step outside, you may want to know how humid, or "sticky" it feels. That comes down to knowing the dew point. Dew point is more commonly discussed in the summertime and is a good measure of ...

It's summertime, and the living is muggy. As temperatures continue to escalate around the globe, there is an increased risk of health problems due to extreme temperatures. When it's between 105 and ...

Some hot days feel even worse thanks to high humidity, trapped heat and dew points. Cities are especially vulnerable. By Nazaneen Ghaffar Nazaneen Ghaffar is a reporter on The Times’s weather team. It ...

It plays a huge role in comfort, which is why knowing how to control humidity in your home is vital. Too much can leave rooms feeling stuffy or turning moldy, while too little can cause physical ...

We have admittedly had a stretch of uncomfortable humidity here in Michigan. Now we are entering a new, more comfortable weather pattern. How long does it last? Let’s look. You have to get comfortable ...