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Extreme Humidity

bmorechick — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:26:44 GMT

Good Morning all. So I just got to work about 20 minutes ago and I'm sitting here having my coffee before a meeting. Our current weather here in SE MD this morning is 78 degrees with 98% humidity. Someone here posted about something called corn sweat. Well I drive by a cornfield on my way to work and sure enough, there was a mist haze right above the top of the corn.

My papers for my meeting are like damp washcloths and are sticking together...it's a good one today. I will miss the 3 H's (hazy, hot, humid).

Enjoy this wonderful weather if you have it 😊.

Re: Extreme Humidity

4kitties — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:31:47 GMT

@bmorechick

Yes!

At certain times of day under the right conditions one can actually see the "fog" or "mist" directly over the fields of corn.

Re: Extreme Humidity

hkrgrl — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:36:56 GMT

I will be very happy to say GOODBYE to the three H’s!!!!

Bring on September!!!!

Re: Extreme Humidity

SilleeMee — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:38:39 GMT

Dogs have a difficult time cooling off when the humidity is high b/c panting for them doesn't work well in high humidity. The '150 rule' is a good guideline for dogs and humidity. Add the humidity + temperature and if it's over 150 then don't exercise your dog or let it outdoors for long periods. Dogs can overheat and possible get sick or even die.

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FranandZoe — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:55:49 GMT

It's been super humid here in SW PA but less so today and cooler. Very comfy this morning - I actually opened my deck door. (At the request of my cat lol.)

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Carolina925 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:15:14 GMT

I like a little humidity and very much dislike in the winter when everything I touch sparks without it. That being said, we've had high 90 temperatures with high 90 humidity for over a month now. I'm weary and so tired of looking at the weather reports and seeing "feels like" temperatures over 100. 78 degrees sounds heavenly! Our corn has been done since June so can't check the sweat. Chances of remembering to check next June are slim

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PinkyPetunia — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:19:46 GMT

Super humid here in NJ too. Should be around 85 today so it's not the worst. It will change later in the week.

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nascarfan — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:32:36 GMT

I live in Maryland and the humidity and mosquitos are terrible in the summer. I simply don't feel like going out in July and August!

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kaydee50 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:56:28 GMT

Here in Chicago--reasonable temps in the low 80s but high humidity--80/90%. UGH! My body definitely does not like it!

I feel sorry for anyone who has had vacation time this month. It has been awful.

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Witchy Woman — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:13:43 GMT

@bmorechick

Your posts about loving the humidity here in Maryland always make me laugh...This summer has been extremely humid so you must be in heaven

I've visited arid climates and they suck the life out of your body so I remind myself that my skin is staying plump...and sweaty.

We've had a hard rain almost every night for a week here in Southern Maryland, so the days are extra steamy! Corn sweat, indeed!

From hazy, hot and humid Charles County...enjoy the rest of the summer.

Re: Extreme Humidity

Kachina624 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:32:58 GMT

I read some fun information in yesterday's New York Times. Thanks to the super El Nino that's formed in the Pacific, next summer will be worse, the hottest ever. It will affect the weather world-wide.

Re: Extreme Humidity

Laura14 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:33:19 GMT

You haven't lived this summer until you walked the Walt Disney World parks in 100 plus degree heat warnings and then went back to the hotel around noon to shower and put on your second outfit of the day.

Re: Extreme Humidity

bmorechick — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:57:53 GMT

@Witchy Woman Lived here all my 71 years and never tire of it. Hey from Worcester County to Charles Couny!!! I have relatives that live in Hollywood MD...

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bmorechick — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:59:05 GMT

@Laura14 Have done it when my kids were small. I was in heaven with a spray bottle lol. My husband - not so much...

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stevieb — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:04:25 GMT

Hoping for an early, cool and long fall. This summer has been egregiously miserable and especially a challenge for those with certain health issues. I detest humidity.

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rockygems123 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:10:10 GMT

@bmorechick

29% humidity here in the Denver area.

Still looking forward to Fall / Winter hopefully we'll get some snow this season.

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ellaphant — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:11:27 GMT

I have my hair in a ponytail for a month. Horrible humidity. One of my dogs has a collapsing trachea...terrible for her.

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nambee — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:39:31 GMT

Thanks for the reminder about pets @SilleeMee. This is so very important.

I live by a large park and sometimes see people running with their dogs on a leash in the heat. Such a terrible idea!

Pets need extra TLC in the heat and humidity. Extra water, short walks (in the shade, if possible), kept off of hard hot surfaces like pavement and sidewalks in the sun, and AC and/or fan.

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Shanus — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:06:32 GMT

Temp was onlyn 79 this morning, but humidity was 98%! I did my walking inside on all the floors of the bldg. and back again. Others had the same idea since when I checked the gym, all treadmills were taken.

This is one of the hottest summers (rain, storms, power outages, lightening, etc.) in NC I remember.... following one of the coldest winters.

Re: Extreme Humidity

Desertdi — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:45:27 GMT

PHX right now: Temp 111° -- Humidity 16%