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On the definition of a heat wave
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Journal of Applied Meteorology
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April 1, 2001
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Copyright informationCopyright American Meteorological Society Apr 2001. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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ABSTRACT
Heat waves are a major cause of weather-related deaths. With the current concern for global warming it is reasonable to suppose that they may increase in frequency, severity, duration, or areal extent in the future. However, in the absence of an adequate definition of a heat wave, it is impossible to assess either changes in the past or possible consequences for the future. A set of definitions is proposed here, based on the criteria for heat stress forecasts developed by the National Weather Service (NWS). Watches or warnings are issued when thresholds of daytime high and nighttime low heat index (H^sub i^) values are exceeded for at least two consecutive days. The heat index is ...
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