Mid-Michigan Heat Wave Causing Corn to 'Sweat'

Mid-Michigan heat wave causing corn to 'sweat'

Corn is "sweating" just like us during this heat wave, releasing up to 4,000 gallons of moisture per acre each day. Farmers, like Jeff Knickerbocker of Knickerbocker Farms, warn that continued dry conditions could impact crop yield and affect grocery…

No end to the heat in sight

The heat remains the main story today, but next week looks like it may be the hottest week yet.

Heat wave likely to continue for several days

This hot weather will be with us for at least a few more days. The heat index climbed up to around 100 degrees in Benton Harbor Wednesday afternoon, and it’s expected to go as high as 102 Thursday. National Weather Service meteorologist Nathan Marsili tells us we will eventually get a break, though. “We have a little bit of relief from the heat here Friday,” Marsili said. “It won’t be maybe quite as hot on Saturday, but Sunday and Monday, you’ll…

Dangerous Heat Continues Today, Expected to Continue for Several More Days

PADUCAH – More dangerous heat will affect the area once again today with Extreme Heat Warnings or Heat Advisories in effect according to the National Weather Service in Paducah. Peak heat indices from around 105 to 110 or locally higher are expected in the Extreme Heat Warning today and tomorrow. Areas in the Heat Advisory are expected to reach 100 to 106 both days. Isolated to widely scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms Friday through …