As a meteorologist and an asthmatic mom, I know all too well how summer heat waves can feel especially tough — and I want you to understand why that is. It’s more than just “it’s hot outside.” When the heat is paired with humidity and stagnant air, it can make breathing difficult and asthma symptoms flare. ⸻ [...]
Month: June 2025
Why the Longest Day Isn’t the Hottest: Earth’s Oven Effect, Explained
🌞 The Summer Solstice: Start of Summer, Not Peak Heat In 2025, June 20, 10:42pm ET, we mark the summer solstice — the day with the most daylight in the Northern Hemisphere and the official astronomical start of summer. In places far north, the sun barely sets. It feels like summer has arrived in full. So [...]
What a Sponge Can Teach Us About Humidity
🧪 Weather Science Wednesday: Dew Point vs. Relative Humidity We often talk about heat in summer — but it’s the humidity that really makes things feel heavy and uncomfortable. This week’s demo helps explain why — using just a sponge and a couple of cups of water. ⸻ 🧷 What You’ll Need: • 1 clean sponge • [...]
Kelsey McEwen 