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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – There might not be a more misunderstood phrase in meteorology than “relative humidity.” Every summer when humidity returns, this phrase echoes across the United States: “It ...

I know in Houston, we hear the term humidity which is used to correlate to how muggy it may feel outside. But what actually is humidity and what does it represent? Humidity is the measurement of water ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Two common weather terms you'll hear many times in the warmer part of the year are "dew point" and "relative humidity". While both relate to moisture in the air and the "stickiness" ...

Humidity - arguably the most important factor in deciphering how pleasant a day will be. We all know 90 degrees with high humidity and 90 degrees with no humidity is a different ball game. The ...

Recent reports from the Hong Kong Observatory indicate that relative humidity levels plummeted to 18% by 2 PM, marking the lowest recorded level for January since the establishment of the automatic ...

Humans, microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi), and plants all react differently to dry ambient conditions. Microbes adapt quickly by shrinking down, forming thicker membranes, and becoming dormant.

Low humidity levels can have several effects on both the environment and human health. Humidity refers to the amount of moisture present in the air, and when it drops significantly, it can lead to ...