Heat

Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Jul. 13, 2026

A Rare Appalachian Tree And How Humidity Affects Heat, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the spike-covered hawthorn is unique to our region but little known, and the heat you feel might be more about how humid it is than the temperature.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jul. 04, 2026

Studying Endangered Bats, A Pioneering Appalachian Filmmaker And The Supreme Court Rules On Local Sports, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, bats play a critical role in our ecosystems and agriculture, but their numbers are declining in the face of a changing climate and disease.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Jul. 01, 2026

Factor Heat, Hydration Into Holiday Plans

High humidity will make it feel hotter than the reported air temperature, and experts suggest people should keep an eye on the heat index instead.

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Health & Science Randy Yohe, Jun. 23, 2025

Extreme Heat Warning Posted, Likely To Extend

An extreme heat warning for most of West Virginia’s lowland counties may extend to the weekend. The National Weather Service’s (NWS) extreme heat warning notes dangerously hot conditions for most of the state, with heat index values up to 105 degrees....

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Aug. 29, 2024

Thunderstorms May Bring Weekend Relief From Dangerous Heat

Much of the state is under heat -related warnings through Friday, and humidity is making things feel even hotter – but relief may be in sight. A large swath of the Ohio River Valley in Kentucky, Ohio ...

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Health & Science Maria Young, Aug. 27, 2024