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Recent Examples of heat wave
This advisory is in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m.
During heat waves, consider the following tips from the NWS
Consume plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
Utilities often move due to power demand during a heat wave.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 16 June 2025
India declares a heat wave whenever temperatures are above 40 C (104 F) in the plains and 30 C (86 F) or more in its hilly regions.
—Biswajeet Banerjee, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
Becker and Stern contend that a regional market would give California better access to reliable electricity as the grid faces rising demand and natural disasters, including heat waves and wildfires.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
Utilities often move due to power demand during a heat wave.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 16 June 2025
India declares a heat wave whenever temperatures are above 40 C (104 F) in the plains and 30 C (86 F) or more in its hilly regions.
—Biswajeet Banerjee, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
Becker and Stern contend that a regional market would give California better access to reliable electricity as the grid faces rising demand and natural disasters, including heat waves and wildfires.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat wave
heat
Noun
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And every year, pesticide poisoning and excessive heat afflict the agricultural workers in this country.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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To kick off the season, parts of California are under an extreme heat warning.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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“Heat wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat%20wave. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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