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What is 'corn sweat' and how does it exacerbate heat waves?

"The term refers to the amount of moisture, the humidity that the plants take from the soil to cool off," Bruno Basso, a professor of sustainable agriculture at Michigan State University, told ABC Ne...

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Why ‘corn sweat’ will make this week’s heat wave even worse

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How 'corn sweat' contributes to heat waves impacting Greater Cincinnati

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A heat dome and "corn sweat" bring dangerous temperatures to Indiana

A heat dome — plus the "corn sweat" phenomenon — is bringing dangerous levels of heat and humidity to Indiana on Thursday.

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What is 'corn sweat,' and does it affect Midwest humidity?

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What is corn sweat and why is it making the Midwest feel so hot?

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'Corn sweat' drives up humidity in Ohio as midsummer heat wave hits Midwest region

The millions of acres of corn grown in states like Ohio, Illinois and Iowa perspire just like any other plant. A single acre sweats 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of water every day.

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What is 'corn sweat' and why is it causing more humidity in the Ohio Valley?

If you've ever wondered why it may feel so tropical in the Ohio Valley region during the summer, the answer might not be what you'd expect.

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Midwest moisture: what is corn sweat?

While the humidity is low in Central Ohio today, you're probably seeing stories on your news feed about corn sweat impacting the Midwest.

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What is 'corn sweat' and why is it causing more humidity in the Ohio ...

The NWS says a lot of the time, dewpoints near large corn fields are measured near 80 degrees, causing a more tropical-like feel despite being far away from any ocean. Share Copy Link