HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. As Summer weather continues to heat up, the Tri-State is battling a familiar foe.
Eyewitness News meteorologist Joe Bird says the humidity especially poses a safety risk. He explains that the body uses sweat to cool down when it evaporates. But with more moisture in the air, sweat can’t evaporate off the skin, making the body retain more heat.