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.

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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 ...

Ultraviolet radiation is thought to cause up to 95% of basal and squamous cell carcinomas, and between 70-95% of melanomas in people with fair skin.

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 ...

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 ...

Seven states—including Texas, Arizona, and California—are bracing for "extreme" UV radiation levels later this week, according to the EPA.

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 ...

Ultraviolet radiation is thought to cause up to 95% of basal and squamous cell carcinomas, and between 70-95% of melanomas in people with fair skin.

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 ...