ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Summertime in the Blue Ridge means spending time with family, friends, and enjoying time outdoors. All this fun likely means more exposure to the sun. It’s easy to forget to ...

When you check the weather, you might see something called the UV Index listed alongside the temperature and forecast. But what exactly is it, and why should you pay attention to it? Let’s break it ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - UV rays can pack a punch even when the sky looks harmless. The UV Index is your best indicator of how quickly you can burn under today’s sun. It is a scale from 1 to 11+ that ...

Getting a tan is something many people strive for during summer months, and TikTok users are following the advice of influencers pushing “UV Index Tanning.” This is a dangerous trend that encourages ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Most daily weather forecasts include things like temperatures, cloud cover, rain chances, and wind speed. Some forecasts may include auxiliary things like air quality, pollen ...

Some people use the UV index to determine the best time to tan, believing that a higher index signals a better chance of tanning. However, this harmful trend misunderstands the UV index. The UV index ...

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, highlighting the risks of sun exposure during peak summer months. The UV index, a scale from 0-11+, indicates the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation and the ...

FOR THIS DATE, OUR STATE OFTEN HAS THE HIGHEST UV OR ULTRAVIOLET INDEX IN THE COUNTRY. THIS TELLS US HOW INTENSE THE SUN’S RAYS ARE EACH DAY. HERE’S DOCTOR RASH ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - This month is UV Safety Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to remember sun safety to avoid skin cancer and miserable sun burns. Ultraviolet radiation or UV radiation ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you check the weather, you might see something called the UV Index listed alongside the temperature and forecast. But what ...

Share on Pinterest TikTok’s new sunbathing trend encourages people to chase high UV index readings to achieve a tan, which can lead to wrinkles and increase the risk of skin cancer. Catherine Falls ...