The United States deals with a host of severe weather threats each year, from deadly tornadoes and hurricanes to treacherous flooding. Of all the types of dangerous weather, however, none is more deadly to Americans than high temperatures, specifically intense and long-lasting heat waves. Although they do not get as much attention as their more...
The AccuWeather HeatWave Counter and Severity Index™ factors in both the length and severity of a heat wave, helping to better inform and prepare Americans for scorching conditions.The United States deals with a host of severe weather threats each year, from deadly tornadoes and hurricanes to treacherous flooding. Of all the types of dangerous weather, however, none is more deadly to Americans than high temperatures, specifically intense and long-lasting heat waves.
Stephanie Williams, 60, cools off with water from a hydrant in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. The new AccuWeather HeatWave Counter and Severity Index™ will help Americans become better prepared for the heat they will deal with this summer and beyond. The higher the index value, which again factors in the intensity and duration of a heat wave, the more severe the heat wave.
This graphic shows the AccuWeather HeatWave Counter and Severity Index plotted out from 1870 to 2020 in New York City. The trend shows an increase in the intensity of heat waves over time.
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