You know that wearing dark-colored clothing in the sun attracts heat, while lighter colors help reflect sunlight. The same is true for your home’s exterior paint. In fact, darker-colored homes absorb ...

When summer temperatures rise, it can quickly become uncomfortably warm indoors. However, with the right setup, you can counteract the summer heat—even without air conditioning. For years, summers ...

Weather Ask the Meteorologist: How different colors react differently in direct sunlight WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels explains why darker colors absorb heat more, whereas lighter colors reflect ...

As temperatures rise in metro Phoenix, little fixes to make life cooler become all the more important, whether that's closing window blinds, using sun protectors in cars or lingering in ...

Should you really wear white when it's hot? The science behind summer outfits. In summer, we often hear that we should wear light-colored clothes to stay cooler. But is this true? Why does a white ...

WRAL Weather Alert Days are in effect Monday through at least Wednesday, due to the potential for dangerous heat at times. When it gets this hot, we often tell you to hydrate, seek shade, take breaks, ...