Heat

As we experience some uncomfortable humidity in the Northwoods this week, you may have heard the term “corn sweat” being thrown around.

In hot weather, the body works harder to regulate temperature

The heat will be particularly worrisome this weekend across wide stretches of Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa, where forecasters are warning of extreme temperature impacts.

Dr. Daniel Krause, a cardiologist with Aspirus Health Care, says heat affects those with heart disease in various ways, primarily through dehydration

16 children have died due to heatstroke so far this year in the United States

Newly compiled data show in states like Wisconsin, climate change prolongs the number of days with temperatures above 90 degrees

Urban heat islands, made worse by climate change, can push up temperatures and bring on more air pollution in larger cities. Now, a Milwaukee project is giving public schools resources to remove a key source of the heat-trapping effect

In the Northwoods, cold is normally more of a problem than heat.Many schools don’t have air conditioning systems.

Animal rights voices say as hot stretches become more common, it is important for pet owners to take short- and long-term precautions to keep their four-legged companions safe

With temperatures expected to get above 90 degrees in the coming days, recognizing the early signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke are vital - and at first - it likely won't seem too bad