July has already been more humid than average, and now another, less obvious factor will enhance humidity this week: corn sweat. Like a person breathing, corn exhales water vapor through its leaves — a process called evapotranspiration — which exacerbates humidity in agricultural regions during the summer.

We Michiganders have northern constitutions, meaning our bodies have grown accustomed to handling colder weather. When heat waves hit, we’re “built to wilt,” and really hot weather can make us feel more uncomfortable than people who live in hotter climates. It can even make us feel sick.

The data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also showed a significant increase in COVID-related emergency room visits for young children.

New waves of deadly Russian missiles pounded Ukraine overnight Sunday while long range drone attacks by Kyiv sparked travel chaos at Moscow’s airports.

A gradual warming trend will begin Sunday, with temperatures initially in the upper 70s to low 80s. By Wednesday, a strong upper-level ridge will push temperatures into the low to mid-90s across most of the state. Humidity will increase substantially, with heat index values potentially reaching or exceeding 100 degrees on Thursday.

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According to Weather.com, the Steelers are expected to see 92-degree heat on Thursday when they will practice at 1:55 p.m. Additionally, the humidity can reach as high as 70 percent, creating conditions that feel even hotter.

Iranian government offices, banks and businesses in the capital province of Tehran will shut down on Wednesday due to an intense heat wave and the need to conserve energy, state-run media reported. With temperatures in the capital exceeding 40 degrees ...