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Revisiting the heat wave of July 1936
The effects of The Dust Bowl in the early 1930s led to a wave of record-setting heat waves across the eastern half of the country in July of 1936.
As L.A. bakes, duration of heat waves is accelerating faster than climate change, UCLA study shows
UCLA researchers have released an alarming new finding — the duration of heat waves is increasing faster than global warming ...
Triple-digit heat wave in Southern California valleys, deserts increases health concerns
A triple-digit heat wave will arrive in Southern California on Wednesday, affecting inland communities, increasing health concerns. A KCAL News Next Weather Alert is in effect through Friday for the ...
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Experts raise red flags after record-breaking heat wave scorches Northeast US: 'They're at risk'
At the height of the heat wave, temperatures surged to 102 in Boston and 103 in Newark. Experts raise red flags after record-breaking heat wave scorches Northeast US: 'They're at risk' first appeared ...
Heatwave death warnings issued for England as temperatures soar towards 35C - while Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales all record warmest day of the year
It comes as six million homes have been hit with a hosepipe ban and fire chiefs have warned of a increased risk of wildfires ...
New UCLA study suggests world's heat waves are intensifying, getting longer
A study released by UCLA on Monday suggests that the world's heat waves are not only increasing in frequency but getting ...
AccuWeather watching 2 areas with low potential for development, including one near Florida
At least in the short term, the tropics should remain quiet, according to both the National Hurricane Center and AccuWeather.
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Dozens of record highs shattered as extreme heat wave hits large swaths of US: 'It feels like an armpit out here'
The historic heat wave that swept the U.S. in June saw searing summer temperatures sweep all the way into New England.