heat storm

English

Etymology

heat +‎ storm

Noun

heat storm (plural heat storms)

(US) An extended heat wave, defined as high temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit over a large area for three consecutive days.

Related terms

heat dome

References

“Staying Cool and Safe”, in (please provide the title of the work)‎ (in English), Oakland, California: Pacific Gas and Electric Company, March 24, 2017, archived from the original on 2023-06-27

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