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sweat evaporation
Coverage of sweat evaporation in the Nexus archive.
- What is heat index? Why it will feel even hotter across the Carolinas this weekend
The heat index, which combines temperature and humidity, will make conditions feel hotter in the Carolinas this weekend. High humidity reduces the body's ability to cool through sweat evaporation, increasing health risks. Staying hydrated and recognizing symptoms like dizziness are advised.