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Topic: Heat waves

Summer sunset and the "Ed Koch"(Queensborough) Bridge in New York City as seen on June 6, 2011.

Citizen scientists take to the streets to map the hottest spots in 10 U.S. cities

July 24, 2019

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Summer sunset and the "Ed Koch"(Queensborough) Bridge in New York City as seen on June 6, 2011.

Stock image of 2 people taking a moment to recover from exercise in the high heat of the day.

Dangerous heat wave this weekend, spanning Central to Eastern U.S.

July 19, 2019

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extreme weather

Stock image of 2 people taking a moment to recover from exercise in the high heat of the day.

A corps of volunteer science enthusiasts are hitting the road the week of August 27, with an important task in front of them: Collect real-time data about the hottest places in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., as part of a 2018 NOAA-funded project to map places where people are most at risk during extreme heat waves.

Heat-seeking citizen scientists zero-in on D.C., Baltimore for mapping mission

August 27, 2018

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A corps of volunteer science enthusiasts are hitting the road the week of August 27, with an important task in front of them: Collect real-time data about the hottest places in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., as part of a 2018 NOAA-funded project to map places where people are most at risk during extreme heat waves.

Stock image of 2 people taking a moment to recover from exercise in the high heat of the day.

Study: Climate change soon to be main cause of heat waves in West, Great Lakes

March 19, 2018

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Stock image of 2 people taking a moment to recover from exercise in the high heat of the day.

New research shows that mature forests like this patchwork of state and private land in central Connecticut can help minimize the occurrence of severe drought and heat waves.

New research: Forests minimize severe heat waves

October 23, 2017

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New research shows that mature forests like this patchwork of state and private land in central Connecticut can help minimize the occurrence of severe drought and heat waves.

Daytime high temperature on Feb. 24, 2017, based on NOAA RTMA data.

Late winter 'heatwave' hits the U.S. in February

March 1, 2017

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Daytime high temperature on Feb. 24, 2017, based on NOAA RTMA data.

The 2015 Alaska fire season burned the second largest number of acres since records began in 1940. Human-induced climate change may have increased the risk of a fire season of this severity by 34-60%.

Scientists: Strong evidence that human-caused climate change intensified 2015 heat waves

December 15, 2016

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The 2015 Alaska fire season burned the second largest number of acres since records began in 1940. Human-induced climate change may have increased the risk of a fire season of this severity by 34-60%.

A heat wave and smog on the shoreline of Chicago Illinois.

Oppressive summer heat grips large portions of U.S.

July 22, 2016

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extreme weather

A heat wave and smog on the shoreline of Chicago Illinois.

Be sure to check the forecast for any excessive heat advisories in your area before venturing out.

Summer roars in with a vengeance over U.S. Southwest

June 20, 2016

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Be sure to check the forecast for any excessive heat advisories in your area before venturing out.

Silhouette of an tired sportsman at sunset

Excessive heat, a 'silent killer'

June 18, 2014

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