Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air. For example, high humidity makes air feel sticky.
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Learning about humidity helps us understand the weather better, including why it’s important to predict it correctly. Weather experts, called meteorologists, need to know about humidity to forecast the weather well. This is important for planning our days and keeping safe. Knowing about humidity also helps us because it affects how hot or cold we feel and what the air feels like.
Also, studying humidity is key to getting ready for big storms like tornadoes and hurricanes. Being prepared can save lives. We use special tools like weather balloons and satellites, along with our knowledge of humidity, to make better weather forecasts. This helps protect people and their things.
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