Extreme heat affecting millions of Americans, food supply
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Extreme and dangerous heat is impacting millions of people across the country. In some areas, it felt as hot as 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Lana Zak has more from Iowa City.
Breakdown
- Over 100 million people in the Midwest and South are affected by an intense heat dome. 15s
- Temperatures in some areas feel as high as 115 degrees. 4s
- High humidity is partly caused by 'corn sweat,' where corn crops release large amounts of water vapor. 59s
- This process can increase the 'feels like' temperature by up to 10 degrees and may trigger sudden storms. 1m 28s
- Iowa's 13 million acres of corn contribute 4,000 gallons of moisture per acre to the air daily. 1m 37s