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The heat wave is not just a nuisance, it’s a serious health threat. Vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children, ...

When extreme heat is expected in San Diego County, County Animal Services said pet owners should take immediate steps to ...

Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., the CDC says. The extreme heat forecast across much of the United States this week is a particular health danger for kids, who are ...

A heat wave is impacting the Pacific Northwest, with temperatures in the upper 80s to over 100 degrees in Washington. Warm nights are a concern as they prevent the body from recovering from daytime ...