As recent fervor for storm chasing and the national pastime of doubting meteorological predictions demonstrates, weather can be a tricky beast to pin down. To truly wrangle it and capture its data, ...

Scientists use "wet-bulb temperature" to gauge how extreme heat affects the body. But what is it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

During the hot, humid summer months, meteorologists often discuss the heat index instead of the actual air temperature. But how is the heat index calculated, and why is it more important than the air ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When you're watching your favorite on-air meteorologist talking about the heat, they usually show you a graphic of the air temperatures and/or the heat index value. Those are pretty ...

At the Met Office, we use thermometers and a range of specialist techniques tailored to the purpose of the measurement. These instruments are carefully calibrated, checked and maintained to ensure ...

NORFOLK, Va. — When it comes to dangerous summer heat, there are several factors to consider beyond the temperature. Most of us are familiar with the heat index, or summertime “feels like” temperature ...

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 ...

In the United States, 210 million weather observations are taken every day from automated weather stations, professional meteorologists and trained storm spotters. Airports across the country take ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — After a winter storm brought snow to parts of Central Virginia on Wednesday, many may wonder how snowfall is officially measured. According to 8News Meteorologist Matt DiNardo, ...