Heat Wave - Page 25

July 20, 2022

Heat wave causes more than 1,000 deaths in Portugal

More than 1,000 people have died due to the heat wave that is oppressing large swaths of Europe, with temperatures exceeding 104 degrees Fahrenheit last week.

July 20, 2022

Dangerous US heat impacts millions of Americans

Extreme heat is impacting regions from the southern and Central U.S. up to the Northeast. Some 100 million Americans are under a heat advisory on Wednesday.

July 19, 2022

Another dangerous side-effect of Europe's heatwave: air pollution surge

A record-breaking heatwave is causing air pollution to spike. Southern and western Europe are being hard hit by ozone pollution and other air-quality concerns.

July 19, 2022

Texas wildfire burns 5 homes, forced 300 more to evacuate as heat wave continues

Texas has seen very hot temperatures and dry conditions in the last couple of weeks. A fire 95 miles outside of Dallas has burned about 500 acres and forced 300 households to evacuate.

July 19, 2022

UK heat wave leads movie theaters to offer free tickets to redheads

Showcase Cinemas U.K. has offered free movie tickets to redheads amid an unprecedented heat wave. The theater chain said the promotion is to help redheads, who are more susceptible to the sun.

July 19, 2022

European heat wave: UK breaks records

An oppressive heat wave in Europe has led to record-shattering temperatures in the United Kingdom. Forecasters said it would get even hotter there on Tuesday.

July 19, 2022

US heat threatens 100M+ from Northeast to Plains

Excessive and sweltering heat is threatening regions across the U.S. on Tuesday. More than 100 million people are under advisories from the Plains to the Northeast.

July 18, 2022

Here are the health risks of extreme heat

Extreme heat this summer can be dangerous and even life-threatening. Here is what you need to know to stay safe and healthy during a heatwave.

July 14, 2022

Plains, Midwest, Southeast storms bring flash flooding risk

Severe weather will bring the threat of hail and isolated tornadoes to parts of the northern Plains, Midwest and Southeast. The Gulf Coast could see flash flooding.

July 13, 2022

Thunderstorms over Gulf Coast, mid-Atlantic bring flash flood risk

Severe weather and thunderstorms will continue across the mid-Atlantic and the Gulf Coast, bringing the risk of flash flooding. Storms will also impact the Rockies.