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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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What is 'corn sweat' and is it affecting Cincinnati's humidity this week?

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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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‘Corn Sweat’: How much does it actually affect humidity levels?

Mid-July to mid-August is when crops in the Midwest release the most water because of the combination of their maturity and peak heat.

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What is corn sweat?

The summer months can be downright brutal as temperatures soar and humidity rises, but it can be even worse in the Midwest thanks to an unusual phenomenon known simply as "corn sweat."