Midwest Regions Experience Heat Index Over 100 Degrees

Why it matters locally: Minnesota is part of the Midwest region affected by the present heat index exceeding 100 degrees, posing potential health risks to its population of over 5.7 million.

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Regions across the Midwest are experiencing a heat index above 100 degrees. The heat index measures how hot conditions feel to the human body when accounting for both air temperature and humidity. Forecasters have identified these conditions in various areas of the Midwest. The elevated heat index reflects the combined effect of atmospheric temperature and moisture content in the air. Organizations providing weather information continue to track these measurements.