"Reflectivity; the fraction of radiation striking a surface that is reflected by that surface." National Weather Service Glossary, https://w1.weather.gov/glossary/ That definition may not make sense ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — You may have heard the First Alert Storm Team remind you to wear light colored clothing in the summer to help keep you cool. But does that really make that much of a difference?

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - You may have always been told to wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing to keep cool in the summer. We did a simple science experiment to explain why. We are no stranger to ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- On really hot days, you may hear a meteorologist tell you to wear light colored clothing. Why is this? Well, it is all because of thing called "Albedo". Albedo is how reflective a ...

Growing up in south Texas, I can tell you the summer heat was brutal — and not far off from what we experience here in Oklahoma. So why are we often told it is best to wear light-colored clothing in ...

As Southern California prepares for an end of August heat wave for the next couple of days, it’s important to be dressed according to the weather. The National Weather Service in Kansas City has found ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—With hot and humid temperatures returning to the Ozarks, health leaders are stressing the importance of heat safety. One thing that can help is the color of your clothing. “The ...

I have lived here in the desert full time over 20 years. I'm still amazed that folks walking around, riding bikes, etc. are wearing dark clothes at night. The streetlight situation in all parts of the ...