Humidity

The heat index is a very real weather phenomenon, capable of making the air inside and outside your home feel much warmer than it actually is. In fact, a temperature of 82°F with 85% humidity feels like 90°F, which is why it pays to do everything you can to lower your indoor relative humidity. Here…

“It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” It’s an old saying, but it holds some truth to it. If your home feels hotter than usual, even though your air conditioner is blasting cool air all day, you may have high humidity. It’s not unheard of in the Washington, DC, area and the surrounding communities. Today,…