Lansing State Journal

What's the 'feels like' temperature? How the heat index can keep you safe

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 ...
WTOL

Understanding the difference between a Heat Watch, Heat Advisory and Heat Warning

While they all signal hot and potentially dangerous conditions, each alert type has a specific meaning, and knowing the difference could help you avoid heat-related illness. A heat advisory is issued ...
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What is ‘wet bulb’ temperature? How heat and humidity combine to dangerous levels

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 ...
The Conversation

What’s the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? One’s a medical emergency

Matthew Barton works for Griffith University and is a Co-Director of Dr Matt & Dr Mike's Medical Education Pty Ltd. Michael Todorovic works for Bond University and is Co-Director or Dr Matt & Dr ...