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How can it feel humid during a drought?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Weather Guys Editor

The drought that began in the spring of 2012 is actually an extension of the 2010 drought. The recent February storms have lessened the current drought, which covered 80 percent of the lower 48 states of the United States with at least abnormally dry conditions. The economic impact on the Midwest has been estimated to be more than $35 billion. Continue reading →

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How Uncomfortable has this Summer Been?

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

After what seems like forever to most of us, this past week finally brought some relief from the almost uninterrupted heat and humidity of July and early August . . . Continue reading →

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How is the Dew Point Measured?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

A dew point hygrometer consists of a small mirror, a narrow light beam and a light detector. The light beam is reflected off the mirror into the detector, which measures the brightness of the reflected light . . . Continue reading →

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What is the Heat Index?

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

The heat index, or apparent temperature index, indicates how hot it feels. It is expressed as a function of air temperature and the relative humidity. . . Continue reading →

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What is with the Humidity?

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

As the spring finally comes after a cool second half of April, it is not only the temperature that rises but also the humidity. Humidity is a measure of the amount of invisible water vapor that is in the air. Continue reading →

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