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      4. Heat Stress on the Rise: How to Stay Safe From Heat Waves

      Heat Stress on the Rise: How to Stay Safe From Heat Waves

      Heat waves are becoming more common in many parts of the United States. A heat wave is defined by NOAA as ‘a period of unusually hot weather that typically lasts two or more days’. To be considered a heat wave, these high temperatures would have to be outside the historical averages of a given area.

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      Kitty Gifford

      Aug 23, 2022 • Updated Jun 20, 2025 • 5 min read
      Natural Hazards
      Heat Stress on the Rise: How to Stay Safe From Heat Waves

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