« Back to Glossary IndexAn extended period of unusually hot conditions lasting from several days to even weeks in extreme cases.Related Articles:I am trying to remember- in fact - i just did. There was a scenario based documentaryExtreme heat in 1896: Panic stricken people fled the outback on special trains as hundreds die. « JoNovaRain Event follows Heat Wave 24th November 2014Heavy Rain for South Australia 14th February 2014Extended Range Forecast of Record Heat!« Back to Glossary Index