What is dew point? A meteorologist explains that sticky air.

What is dew point? A meteorologist explains that sticky air.

Parts of the United States have gotten an early taste of summer weather, as temperatures and humidity are on the rise. Summer can start to feel particularly sticky when the dew points climb and moisture fills the air. These high dew points don’t just make us feel miserable, but are crucial to forecasting the severe storms that summer brings.  What is “dew point”? In meteorology, the dew point is a way to measure the amount of water vapor in the …