Heat Wave

A heat wave is set to sweep across several regions of the United States as 2024 shapes up to be one of the hottest years on record. The Forecast: Nearly 150 million Americans are under heat warnings or watches on Thursday, per the National Weather Service. According to Axios, temperatures will...

As cities in the U.S. continue to break their historical heat records, workers, lawmakers and businesses across the country are launching a debate: should the state grant protections for workers in extreme heat conditions? Most of the country has been under heat alerts since rising temperatures...

Shares for air conditioner manufacturers and utility companies are rising with the temperatures as a heat wave that has scorched the Midwest makes its way to the South. What Happened: A major heat wave that brought sweltering temperatures to the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic for more than a week is now...

The U.S. faces severe heat waves, impacting areas from the Midwest into much of the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic through the next few days. According to the latest updates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), high temperatures and warm overnight...

As residents of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic United States brace for a historic heat wave, here are 10 stocks that could be impacted by June’s extreme weather. The Forecast: According to AccuWeather, several major population centers will see extreme heat this week. Chicago is forecasted to...

As a heatwave charges across the U.S. affecting over half of the population, President Joe Biden issued a call to protect workers and invest in key areas to combat the impact of extreme weather events. What Happened: In a first, Biden directed the Department of Labor to issue a “Hazard Alert...

As the climate crisis keeps pushing heat metrics to new records, some territories on Earth are starting to periodically feature weather conditions that are too extreme for human life. The world is experiencing several focal points of extreme heat. Some cities in the American South and Southwest...

Chinese cities have opened their air raid shelters to the public as emergency cooling centers in response to an unusually high heatwave that has started to claim lives, AP reports. Record-High Temperatures Northern China is experiencing record-high temperatures, further exacerbated by drought....

There has been a persistent heat wave this summer, with farmers across the U.S. having faced difficult decisions whether to abandon crop fields or cull less productive herds due to pricing increases in fertilizers and feed. What's Happening: On Sunday, more than 85 million Americans were under...

Dangerously hot and humid weather this week may have some truckers dreaming of cool breezes and snow-capped mountains. One region of the country will be baking in triple-digit heat for a few days, while another will have to deal with humidity pushing the heat index past 100 degrees. The Heartland...

We're in the thick of summer, the prime season for road construction crews to get a lot of work done. With President Joe Biden striking a deal on his infrastructure plan and 40% of Americans planning on summer travel (similar to pre-pandemic levels), we may soon see a lot more workers out there....

After baking in record/near-record temperatures Monday, parts of the eastern U.S. will feel the extreme heat again Tuesday. SONAR Critical Events and radar: Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 7 a.m. EDT; Extreme heat alerts Highs well into the 90s to 100 degrees Monday hit places from Georgia to Maine, 10...