heat wave
Sweltering summer temperatures have settled in this week, with the National Weather Service issuing an excessive heat warning for a wide region stretching from the Washington, D.C., area to the Ohio Valley.
Is it me, or is it getting hot out there?
My grandfather would have loved the heat wave we're having, if for no other reason than it would give him cause to unleash his endless arsenal of "It's hotter than..." sayings.
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The current weather map says it all: Two-thirds of the country is colored fiery orange and red, reflecting the dangerously hot weather making life miserable for millions of Americans.
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Given the choice between extreme cold and extreme heat, which would you prefer?