Heatwaves are prolonged periods of excessively hot weather that can have dire consequences. The European Heatwave of 2003 was particularly deadly, causing over 70,000 deaths. Elderly and ...

They develop reports and forecasts from their analysis of weather and climate data. Atmospheric scientists use highly developed instruments and computer programs to do their jobs. For example, they ...

Heatwaves are prolonged periods of excessive heat, often accompanied by high humidity. One striking example is the 2021 Pacific Northwest heatwave that gripped parts of the United States and Canada.