Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Understanding the UV index can help you protect yourself from further, painful burns — and long-term skin damage. "The UV index ...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Summer has officially begun, and the UV index is only getting higher. The UV index, or Ultraviolet Index, is a measure of the strength of ultraviolet (UV) radiation ...

The UV index measures the intensity of skin-damaging ultraviolet radiation at the Earth's surface. The UV index ranges from 0 to 11-plus, with higher values indicating greater risk of sunburn and skin ...

Springtime means longer days, warmer temperatures and higher Ultraviolet, or UV, Index levels. Wednesday's UV will be at level 5, which is considered moderate. The UV Index will soon be at dangerous ...

Time to skin damage for different UV Index categories. ‘Tis the season! Trips to the pool, lake, and the beach are always fun ways to beat the heat, but can also result in skin damage if not properly ...

The UV index is a measure of how strong the ultraviolet radiation will be from the sun on a given day. The UV scale ranges from a 0 to an 11 or even higher. But what impacts how high or low it will be ...

Wearing sunscreen all year round can help protect your skin from harmful UV rays. CREDIT: DieterMeyrl via Getty Images. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The UV index measures the strength of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The index ranges from 0 to 11, with higher numbers indicating greater risk of sunburn and skin damage. Protective measures, ...