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When will the heat wave end? Maps show forecast across the U.S.
A brutal heat wave across the eastern United States trapped millions of people in sweltering air this week with record-high ...
How much does a heat wave cost? Insurers and CEOs want to know.
As doctors and public officials tackle the rise in dangerous health effects, there are early efforts to assess heat’s ...
Next heat wave starts today, less humid for now
We warm to around 90 degrees Thursday, starting our next heat wave, but at least the humidity will still be more moderate so ...
Europe’s expanding heat wave fuels record temperatures, including in the Alps
The heat was so expansive that mountaintops, including the French Alps, that are usually frozen from snowpack saw record ...
Thunderstorms, tornado risk follow record-breaking heat wave
Severe storms and showers are expected in the upper Midwest and parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend.
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Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars
Child safety advocates are warning about the dangers of heatstroke from leaving kids in hot cars. Experts say vehicle ...
Where were records broken during last week’s heat?
Daily maximum temperature records that were tied were not included.View the map below to see where daily heat records were ...
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Low water levels hamper shipping in Germany's Rhine River as heat wave continues
HAMBURG, June 30 (Reuters) - A heat wave in western Europe has lowered water levels on Germany's Rhine River, hampering shipping and raising freight costs for cargo owners due to additional ...