extreme heat event

American  

[ik-streem heet i-vent] / ɪkˈstrim ˈhit ɪˌvɛnt /

noun

Meteorology, Climatology.

1. a heat event classified as being excessive enough to pose a serious threat to public health: EHE

   Hospitals have been forced to pay particular attention to assessing extreme heat events and other climate-specific risks.

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Etymology

Origin of extreme heat event

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The study finds that the later the world reaches net zero, the more severe these extreme heat events become.

From Science Daily

"Throughout last year,152 record-breaking extreme weather events were registered across 61 countries, and life-threatening, extreme heat events are becoming more intense than previously predicted," the report stated.

From BBC

Some of the money will be spent to protect against wildfires, reduce air pollution and deal with extreme heat events.

From Los Angeles Times

Declaring extreme heat events as major disasters could pose challenges for FEMA.

From New York Times

People who work outdoors or otherwise lack air conditioning are particularly at risk of heat-related illness and death during an extreme heat event.

From Los Angeles Times