Heat waves are primarily caused by high-pressure systems that push warm air down onto an area and hold it there. During heat ...

Newsday meteorologist explains how a heat dome affects Long Island weather, causing temperatures to soar and creating ...

ERCOT’s isolated grid makes Texas the blackout leader during heat waves, outpacing even Florida and California.

Now think of a famous heat wave. It’s more difficult to do. And yet, heat waves can be fatal too. In 2023, scorching weather ...

Studies published since 2023 have shown an increased risk of early or premature births following periods of high temperatures ...

Heat illness cases are on the rise this week as Columbus bakes under a sweltering heat wave and high humidity.

The first major U.S. heat wave of the year starts on Friday. It brings dangerously high temperatures and is expected to last ...

Some fish have died at a pond in Livingston, with the recent heat wave and low oxygen levels both contributing to the deaths, ...

Heat doesn’t just mean canceled events. It also poses a health risk. If you can’t afford to cool the whole house, make a “cool space” to sleep in.

Some unusual ocean events have become so intense that scientists have coined a new term: super marine heat waves.

A new report shows a sharp increase in peak electricity demand, leading to blackout concerns in multiple states. Here's how ...

Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent of their mass from 2021 to 2024, ...