Evansville heat index could approach historic records

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – It’s no secret summers in the Tri-State area have been a combination of hot, humid or both.

Everyone has heard this phrase at least once before, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” The humidity can be a big determining factor to how hot hot can be.

The temperature outside can be 90 degrees, which is hot enough, but if the humidity is 80% with a 75-degree dew point, that 90-degree day turns into a sweltering “feels like” temperature that soars into triple digits…

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