"heat storm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: heat storms [plural]
Etymology: heat + storm Etymology templates: {{compound|en|heat|storm}} heat + storm Head templates: {{en-noun}} heat storm (plural heat storms)
  1. (US) An extended heat wave, defined as high temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit over a large area for three consecutive days. Tags: US Categories (topical): Weather Related terms: heat dome
    Sense id: en-heat_storm-en-noun-cJx4Rh11 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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