What is a heat wave? How heat waves form and temperatures climb - ABC7 New York
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Heat waves form when a high-pressure system stalls in a region. Warm air is forced downward, acting like a cap that keeps cool air from rising.
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Midwest getting some relief from extreme heat wave across US
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What exactly is a heatwave?
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Official heat wave hits New York City as cities across US see
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Dangerous heat wave hits the West as Atlantic gears up for
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Heat wave spreading across Midwest, Northeast - ABC News
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Video Record breaking heat wave in the East - ABC News
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Heat Wave Information - Natural Disaster Guide
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Heat Wave Information - Natural Disaster Guide
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