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heat wave

[heet weyv] / ˈhit ˌweɪv /


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It’s finally expected to cool down in Southern California this weekend after a scorching heat wave this week broke temperature records across the region.

From Los Angeles Times

The ongoing heat wave shattering dozens of temperature records in Southern California is no exception, Swain said.

From Los Angeles Times

In terms of late winter heat waves, this one so far has been historic.

From Los Angeles Times

He spent a decade developing the technology with the aim of letting farmers assess how heat is affecting their crops and helping city planners protect people from heat waves.

From The Wall Street Journal

This weather event is currently on track to be the hottest March heat wave on record, said weather service meteorologist Rose Schoenfeld.

From Los Angeles Times