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What is the heat index and how hot is too hot to exercise?

The heat index is a measure of how hot it really feels on your body when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air ...

Much of Brevard under 'major' heat risk with triple-digit heat index

The hot weather continues in Brevard with a 'major' heat risk as heat index climbs to triple digits. Any relief in sight?

Heat index vs. wet bulb globe temperature: What's better for heat wave safety?

If you are living in one of many areas of the U.S. currently experiencing a heat wave, your outdoor thermometer may say it's ...

As heat index nears 115, know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke

Knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke could be the key to saving someone’s life. Here’s what you ...

Heat index to soar above 100 Friday in Central Florida

Central Florida is under a heat advisory on Friday, with temperatures expected to reach a heat index of 104 to 109 degrees.
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Orlando on Alert for Soaring Heat Index and Potential Storms as NWS Issues HeatRisk Warnings

Orlando anticipates extreme heat with indices reaching 107 degrees, frequent lightning, and possible robust thunderstorms.
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How does corn sweat affect humidity and heat index values?

Cruising past a cornfield, you may not realize just how much moisture enters our atmosphere surrounding an area of farmland.

Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean

Humidity doesn’t just make you feel sticky and uncomfortable – it also creates extra dangerous conditions on hot days.