heat wave

Examples of heat wave in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The big picture: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recorded eight extreme weather events with losses totaling $1 billion or more in the state, including wildfires, drought and heat waves, during that time. Maya Goldman, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024 Severe heat waves, along with the associated lack of nighttime cooling, created conditions where fires not only spread faster, but were also more difficult to contain. Virginia Iglesias, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2024 Regions in western states from Washington to Arizona at higher risk of more frequent heat waves and wildfires have also seen recent population growth, according to research from the University of Vermont and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2024 The early-autumn heat wave follows a summer of extreme heat that hit both the western and eastern United States. Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heat wave 

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“Heat wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat%20wave. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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