| | Heat wave - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by excessive humidity. |
| | Some regions of the globe are more susceptible to heat waves than others, such Mediterranean-type climates with a summer dry spell which becomes much hotter than usual on certain years. |
| | In temperate climates, a heat wave is defined as at least three consecutive days with temperatures of 30 °C (86 °F) or more. |
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