Examples of red heat in a Sentence
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In anticipation of several days of high temperatures exceeding 90 degrees next week, Allegheny County officials are issuing a code red heat advisory for Monday, June 29; Tuesday, June 30; and Wednesday, July 1.
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Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
In Italy's capital, which remains under a red heat alert, tourists tried to cool off seeking shade near buildings and dunking their heads under public fountains.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
More than half of the country’s mainland regions — 58 of 96 — were under the most severe red heat alert, an all-time record.
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Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The public safety push comes as much of France swelters under red heat alerts, with temperatures in parts of the country forecast to top 104 degrees, the AP reported.
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Meteo France placed 54 departments, about half the country, under a red heat wave alert.
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Samuel Petrequin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Amid red heat warnings, the highest level in the country, some outdoor sports events were canceled over the weekend.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
In Paris, the Eiffel Tower was closed on July 1 and July 2, because the city is under a red heat wave warning, which is the highest designation.
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Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
Portuguese authorities issued a red heat warning Monday for seven of 18 districts as temperatures were forecast to hit 43 degrees Celsius (more than 109F).
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Suzan Fraser,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
In Italy's capital, which remains under a red heat alert, tourists tried to cool off seeking shade near buildings and dunking their heads under public fountains.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
More than half of the country’s mainland regions — 58 of 96 — were under the most severe red heat alert, an all-time record.
—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The public safety push comes as much of France swelters under red heat alerts, with temperatures in parts of the country forecast to top 104 degrees, the AP reported.
—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Meteo France placed 54 departments, about half the country, under a red heat wave alert.
—
Samuel Petrequin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Amid red heat warnings, the highest level in the country, some outdoor sports events were canceled over the weekend.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
In Paris, the Eiffel Tower was closed on July 1 and July 2, because the city is under a red heat wave warning, which is the highest designation.
—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
Portuguese authorities issued a red heat warning Monday for seven of 18 districts as temperatures were forecast to hit 43 degrees Celsius (more than 109F).
—
Suzan Fraser,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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“Red heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20heat. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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