A cooling center in the city of Gastonia reopened this week after closing last week amid community concerns and hot ...

When you hear the term “heat index” in the forecast, it’s usually paired with a much higher number than the actual ...

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says people should start exercising “caution” when the heat index reaches ...

"Dangerous heat will intensify across much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic early this week," meteorologist Jacob Hinson said.

Within those constraints, finding ways to stay hydrated and lower your body temperature are paramount. You can do this by drinking lots of fluids, wetting clothing or putting cold water or a cold rag ...

Residents can use the NWS Heat Index Calculator to calculate what the heat index is locally. In addition, there is the Heat Index Chart with a wider range of temperatures and humidity percentages.

The rare June heat wave broke about 20 records Sunday and is expected to break more Monday. According to The Weather Channel, ...

Within those constraints, finding ways to stay hydrated and lower your body temperature are paramount. You can do this by drinking lots of fluids, wetting clothing or putting cold water or a cold rag ...