If the relative humidity is 100%, then according to meteorological law, there must be a cloud or precipitation present (unless the sensor is faulty). Another way to explain relative humidity is to ...

Dew point measures the air’s moisture content directly and impacts weather perception more accurately than relative humidity.

It’s often said that it’s not the heat that gets you; it’s the humidity. We had our first serving of the uncomfortable and oppressive humidity, and there’s no doubt more will come this summer. With ...

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Several brush fires, mostly under 100 acres, were reported throughout ... As is typical at night, relative humidity levels will rise significantly, further easing fire concerns.