Heat Wave
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Record Rainfall Falls in Chicago
By Brett Israel published
Nearly 7 inches of rain falls in 24 hours.
Deadly US Heat Wave to Sizzle Through Saturday
By Brett Israel published
No overnight relief from scorching weather.
Sweating it: What the Heat Index Tells Us
By Live Science Staff published
Find out why outside feels hotter than what the thermometer says.
Nation Overheated, But Nowhere Near Record Boiling Point
By Brett Israel published
That record belongs to the land down under.
Holy Heat Wave! Thermometer-Popping Temps Continue in U.S.
By Brett Israel published
At least 24 states under heat advisory.
Bizarre Wichita 'Heat Burst' Explained
By Live Science Staff published
Hot ball of air hits the ground near a local airport.
Recent Heat Waves Likely Warmest Since 1500 in Europe
By Wynne Parry published
The past decade brought unprecedented summer heat to Europe. More may be on the way.
Cruel Summer: The Science of Heat Waves
By Remy Melina published
A silent killer, heat waves claim about 175 lives a year.
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