heat wave

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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

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

The county is seeking more than $50 billion in damages for a heat wave.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Leising said he expects the current marine heat wave, which would typically start fading sometime between October and December, to instead be prolonged by the arrival of warmer oceanic waters from El Niño.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"Never go to the beach on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Especially when there's been a heat wave for more than a week."

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies