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Recent Examples of heat wave
Scorching hot temperatures are on the way to California, with a record-breaking heat wave poised to sweep the state, according to the National Weather Service.
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025
Potent thunderstorms across the central and eastern U.S. this week could trigger flash floods, damaging winds and possible tornadoes as California prepares for its first heat wave of the season.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The World Meteorological Organization and the UK Met Office predict there is now a 70% chance that global warming will exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius, a rate that will increase the risks of more frequent and intense weather events, such as heat waves and heavy rainfall.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Residents are being advised to avoid drinking coffee as a heat wave is expected to send temperatures into the triple digits across Nevada and California this weekend.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025
Potent thunderstorms across the central and eastern U.S. this week could trigger flash floods, damaging winds and possible tornadoes as California prepares for its first heat wave of the season.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The World Meteorological Organization and the UK Met Office predict there is now a 70% chance that global warming will exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius, a rate that will increase the risks of more frequent and intense weather events, such as heat waves and heavy rainfall.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Residents are being advised to avoid drinking coffee as a heat wave is expected to send temperatures into the triple digits across Nevada and California this weekend.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat wave
heat
Noun
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Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide build up in the atmosphere, trapping heat and causing global warming.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
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In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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“Heat wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat%20wave. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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