Heat waves have been the story of the summer in Massachusetts, and it's not letting up anytime soon with temperatures expected to hit the mid-90s this week. We expect high temperatures between 90 to ...

Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., the CDC says. The extreme heat forecast across much of the United States this week is a particular health danger for kids, who are ...

During the hot, humid summer months, meteorologists often discuss the heat index instead of the actual air temperature. But how is the heat index calculated, and why is it more important than the air ...

Extreme heat can trigger excessive sweating that overwhelms the body’s natural cooling system, potentially leading to heat cramps, heat stroke and even death in severe, untreated cases. An ...

Every summer, heat waves affect millions of people around the world. The World Meteorological Organization reported that at least 10 countries experienced temperatures higher than 50ºC in 2023–2024.

This story is part of SLO Tribune's Parents Central, our expanding coverage for local parents. We're tackling issues that matter to you the most, explaining the "what it means," from school budgets to ...

One pregnant mother on Reddit feels guilty for keeping her child inside during a heat wave. However, experts share that her caution is well-founded. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Summer is synonymous ...

The 2021 heat dome in the Pacific Northwest that overwhelmed emergency rooms and left hundreds dead. The 2022 heat wave in India that devastated the wheat harvest. The deadly heat waves in France in ...