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Humidity Makes Heat Feel Worse | Rochester News
Rochester’s sweltering heat isn’t just about high temps—it’s the humidity making it feel like a sauna, with dew points soaring into the upper seventies, hotter than some southern cities. Moist air slows heat buildup, but it also cripples our body’s cooling system: sweat won’t evaporate, so the heat index hits 105 degrees. Officials have issued Extreme Heat Warnings—this isn’t just about the thermometer, it’s about how wet air turns heat into a life-threatening threat. The warnings stay through Friday, but relief may finally arrive by the weekend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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