HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - During the current stretch of extreme heat, some areas seem to get hotter than others. This effect - known as the urban heat island effect happens when cities replace natural ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — You may have noticed, especially during the warmer months, that downtown areas feel hotter compared to areas outside of the city. This can be true due to the urban heat island effect.

MISSOULA, Mont. — Every day, the sun's heat and light reach urban, suburban and rural areas in the same way. Given identical weather conditions, the temperatures in these areas are often not the same.

NORFOLK, Va. — As we all know, Hampton Roads has a mixture of cities, rural towns, and farmland, but where you live can affect how hot the day gets. This has to do with albedo, or the measurement of ...

(NEXSTAR) – Does it feel hotter on your block than the temperature predicted by your local TV meteorologist? The “urban heat island” effect may be to blame. “Urban heat islands” can make heat waves ...

Cities having higher ambient temperatures than rural surroundings (known as the urban heat island effect) could offset some of the negative effects of increased heat-related mortality by reducing the ...

The urban heat island effect, exacerbated by concrete and buildings, significantly contributes to Phoenix's high temperatures. Lower-income and minority neighborhoods experience disproportionately ...

The city is a growing paradox. Humanity needs its many efficiencies: people living more densely and taking up less land — with easy access to decarbonized public transportation — collaborating and ...

As our temperatures hung around 110 degrees much of the past week, a new study finds Tucson is well over 7 degrees hotter than if a city with pavement and other heat-radiating development hadn't been ...

A flood watch remains in effect for all Hawaiian islands through Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service said flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. “A kona low ...