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 ...

In a year when most meteorologists were watching signs of drought — especially across the western half of the country — the middle of the U.S. has been inundated with moisture. It’s not just been hot, ...

This week's extreme heat has brought plenty of humidity, but some of that moisture comes from an unlikely source.

NORFOLK, Va. — In the middle of summer, many agricultural regions experience a noticeable spike in humidity. Part of that comes from a phenomenon known as “corn sweat.” This process is tied to how ...

A phenomenon called "corn sweat" could exacerbate the impacts of the extreme heat blanketing a large portion of the United States, according to experts. The process -- known by the scientific term ...

When it comes to Missouri summers, any lifelong resident will tell you, "It's not the heat, it's the humidity." And with multiple heat advisories issued throughout the state amid a heat dome pummeling ...

How much is corn sweat to blame for June's heat wave? Let's break down the answer with the National Weather Service.

ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Corn sweat. Yes, the term for how the crop can drive up the humidity through a process called evapotranspiration is a thing. "A real phenomenon, yes," said Tim Boring, the ...

A phenomenon called "corn sweat" could exacerbate the impacts of the extreme heat blanketing a large portion of the United States, according to experts. The process -- known by the scientific term ...