Noun
A period of very hot weather.
Antonyms: cold spell, cold wave
A heat haze.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgA council is begging sun-seekers to stay away from its packed beaches - as thousands flock to the coast during today's heatwave. Source: Internet
Alongside the heatwave conditions, the bureau has warned of the potential for showers and storms throughout the state's north-west and south-east, particularly in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt. Source: Internet
Bureau forecaster Rosa Hoff said a high-pressure ridge over the Coral Sea was driving the "tropical" heatwave conditions across most of the east coast. Source: Internet
A major heatwave on the US west coast between 2014-16 saw record entanglements of humpback and other whales recorded. Source: Internet
Football Federation Australia announced the postponement of the W-League game with weather conditions expected to worsen over the weekend with the forecast of a heatwave on Saturday. Source: Internet
During a nationwide heatwave in November 2011, Pretoria experienced temperatures that reached convert, unusual for that time of the year. Source: Internet