The heat index is expected to soar this weekend. Here's what to know about the scale, potential dangers and how to protect yourself from UV radiation.

To get through the hottest days of summer, here's how to read the UV index so you know when the sun is most dangerous.

Ultraviolet radiation is quantified daily using the “UV Index”, which takes into account calendar date, location, and weather conditions. At a UV index of 6, the risk of getting sunburned ...

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Climate 101: Ozone Depletion The ozone layer helps to protect life from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Find out what caused the ozone hole, and how the 1989 Montreal Protocol sought to put an end ...

BASKING IN THE sun has been considered a health hazard for at least four decades. The main risk comes from ultraviolet (UV) light, which the Sun emits alongside visible radiation. This can ...

Altitude . UV increases about 2% for every 1,000-foot increase in elevation due to thinner mountain air. Seasons. UV radiation, which peaks in spring and summer (April to August), declines in fall ...

UV Index myths. The EPA debunked various myths about the UV Index in a 2012 informational guide.Here are some examples: You cannot get a sunburn on a cloudy day: You can still burn on cloudy days ...