heat wave

Example Sentences

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The researchers closely examined an intense Alaska heat wave that lasted from June 23-July 10, 2019.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

India is already enduring a brutal heat wave, and the forecast points to below-average rainfall in the coming monsoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

People have been urged to take precautions near water after at least eight people, mostly children, drowned over the bank holiday weekend while trying to stay cool during the heat wave.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Should a strong El Niño arrive, it could tag team with a current deep persistent marine heat wave off the West Coast.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

For no reason but to irritate me, we get a heat wave in December.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett