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With a heat dome settling over the Midwest this week, you might hear the term “corn sweat” a lot. It refers to a process by which plants exhale water, called evapotranspiration. This process peaks in corn between mid-July and late August. When it occurs during a heat wave, it can lead to dangerously high dew points.

Weather Words: 'Corn Sweat'

Severe storms take aim at parts of the Plains and Midwest again on Thursday. This system will bring the threat of hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes. Stay weather-aware.

Wind, Hail Threat For Plains, Midwest Thursday

Santa Ana, CA

Temperature and daylight changes are noticeable in September. The tropics are usually busy as Atlantic hurricane season peaks. Some areas can also expect their first snow of the season. Californians often experience the return of Santa Ana winds. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates...

September Weather Changes You Can Expect

While severe thunderstorms knocked out power to thousands of people across the Twin Cities metro area, this stunning moment of beauty was captured during the scary weather.

Twin Cities See Dazzling Lightning-Rainbow Combo

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Florida State

Some 130 dead manatee calves were found in Florida as of Aug. 23. Scientists say it's likely related to a mass die-off of adults that peaked three years ago. But it's not all bad news. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather...

More Baby Manatees Are Being Found Dead In Florida Than Ever Before

Divers sitting on a beach in Tonga noticed something white out in the water; what they captured was rare, stunning footage of a white humpback whale. Watch this video to see how the curious baby whale came right up to the divers.

Watch: Rare Baby Albino Whale Spotted

Researchers have found a way to make clothes cooling to the body. It’s one of many efforts to make clothing a tool against extreme heat, which is intensifying due to climate change. This Cloth Reduces Body Temperatures Up To 8 Degrees This Substance Can Cool The Body By 8 Degrees.

This Cloth Reduces Body Temperatures Up To 8 Degrees

Atlantic Awakening? Watching Two Areas In Tropics

T​his article originally appeared on Healthline.com. It was medically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH. The flu is traditionally thought of as an illness that strikes in the fall and winter. But many people experience flu-like symptoms in the summer months. The flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection...

Can You Get The Flu In The Summer?

Science may give you the perfect excuse to enjoy a frozen treat. Watch this video to learn what researchers discovered about the benefits of drinking a slushy when you’re feeling hot.

Slushy Science: Why They Are The Best On A Hot Day

Today’s weather words may sound like the law firm of your worst nightmares (or just from a Roald Dahl book), but they are actually just synonymous terms with one key difference. The National Weather Service uses all three to describe winds blowing at a sustained speed between 15-25 miles per hour. The key difference is that “breezy” is used in times of mild weather, while “brisk” or “blustery” get used in times of cold weather. Now you know!

Weather Words: 'Breezy, Brisk and Blustery'

The Atlantic is beginning to awaken with a disturbance approaching the Caribbean over the next week. It will have to fight dry air and possibly some terrain in order to develop further.

Atlantic Awakening? Formation Possible

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Highlighting seas that are rising at an accelerating rate, especially in the far more vulnerable Pacific island nations, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued yet another climate SOS to the world. This time he said those initials stand for “save our seas.”

The Worldwide Catastrophe Of Rising Seas Especially Imperils Pacific Paradises, UN Chief Says

Texas State

“You can take the boy out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the boy.” That’s how a Texas police department captioned bodycam video of an officer wrangling an alligator with his bare hands.

Watch: Texas Officer Wrangles Angry Alligator

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Cats have a knack of waking you up a little before you're ready to get up, sometimes more than a little before. They're worth it though. Here are five local Kansas City cats who would love to wake you up each morning. Already have a cat that wakes you up? Get yourself a back-up alarm.

Five cats that will replace your alarm clock

Gatlinburg, TN

Smokey Bear made his first appearance in 1944. There was once a "real" Smokey - kind of. There's a reason some people think it's Smokey "the" Bear. Smokey Bear made his first appearance on a wildfire prevention poster in 1944. Eighty years later, Smokey stands as one of the most...

Smokey Bear's 80. Here's His Life Story.

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

San Francisco International Airport, the second worst U.S. airport for weather delays, boasts the world’s first therapy pig along with bunny Alex the Great and other furry friends. Florida’s Orlando International airport and many others around the country have similar programs. The animals are available at certain times for travelers to interact with, easing travel stress and anxiety over flying.

Meet The Cutest Airport Therapy Animals

Denver, CO

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Birds Ignite Wildfire Near Denver

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How Midwest Humidity Can Get A Boost By 'Corn Sweat' During Summer Heat Waves

Gulf moisture creates humid conditions in the Midwest at times during summer. That humidity can get boosted by \"corn sweat\" in areas where the crop's production...

Gulf moisture creates humid conditions in the Midwest at times during summer. That humidity can get boosted by "corn sweat" in areas where the crop's production...

How Midwest Humidity Can Get A Boost By 'Corn Sweat' During Summer Heat Waves

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