« Back to Glossary IndexAn extended period of unusually hot conditions lasting from several days to even weeks in extreme cases.Related Articles:Heat Wave in South Australia and Victoria January 15th 2014Heat wave conditions November 2009I am trying to remember- in fact - i just did. There was a scenario based documentaryHeavy Rain for South Australia 14th February 2014Extreme heat in 1896: Panic stricken people fled the outback on special trains as hundreds die. « JoNova« Back to Glossary Index