Now that we’re in the peak of summer, local weather forecasters often refer to the day’s projected heat index and predicted high temperatures. The heat index may sound like a term only scientists and ...

"AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature is the only scientifically derived and tested measure of human-perceived temperature," AccuWeather® Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said. "It incorporates 12 ...

The warm sun that feels so nice on a clear, summer day brings with it dangers, too, particularly when the temperatures rise as the summer rolls on. Heat-related deaths are one of the deadliest weather ...

If you’ve ever wondered why it can sometimes feel stiflingly hot as your clothes quickly dampen on a summer afternoon, humidity is the likely culprit. Because of humidity, which is a measure of the ...