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 ...

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.

How is the heat index calculated, and why is it more important than the air temperature during some heat waves?

The rest of the week will be wetter, with an increase in coverage of clouds during the afternoon and evening due to a frontal ...