Meteorologist Paul Douglas answers reader questions about the weather and other natural phenomena every couple of weeks.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - When summer arrives, meteorologists talk about both humidity and dew point. While the two are related, they are not the same thing. Relative humidity Relative humidity is a ...

Relative humidity and dew point are often mistaken for the same thing, and can be sources of confusion. We have recently gotten questions about the differences between the two, and which is more ...

Relative humidity is actually a very complicated thing to describe, so the dew point is a much easier way to convey comfort.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - There are several ways to measure outdoor humidity, with two of the most common being dew point and relative humidity. The dew point is the temperature to which the air must ...

Dry and comfortable air has been a nice treat, but the muggy air returns. A shift in winds will be the cause, but why?

Meteorologist Sara Tonks: Webster’s Dictionary defines “humid” as “containing or characterized by perceptible moisture, especially to the point of being oppressive”. And that is part of the problem.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -As summer approaches the First Alert Weather Team will be talking more about the dew point temperature. It’s a great number to use to help you understand how it will feel ...