Stay updated with breaking news from Robertg Steadman. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
On Sunday, Delhi’s mercury levels rose to 40.9 degrees Celsius. But the Indian Meteorological Department said it felt more like 45. This is because of the heat index. It is a value calculated by weather experts that tells us what the weather actually feels like taking into account the temperature and the humidity
Is it really not the heat, but the humidity? With temperatures spiking around the world, it's a good time to answer some questions about the heat index.
What is Iowa’s Highest Heat Index of All-Time? As another round of sweltering heat is ready to make us sweat this weekend. As of Friday morning, the southern half of Iowa (including Cedar Rapids) is in a Heat Advisory for Saturday with heat index values as high as 105*. The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature. Our bodies try to keep us cool by losing water through the skin and sweat glands. But when the humidity is too high, our sweat won’t evaporate. The higher the humidity, the harder it is for the bo...