The following links have information on hot weather and heat waves. Click here to go to a NWS Web site with more information.
Web page explains the dangers of heat and humidity.
Human nature often aides in weather deaths. A report on the deadly July 1995 heat wave explains why many of those deaths could have been prevented. Washington, D.C. began using a new heat warning system in 1997. Athletes needed to keep cool during the Summer Olympic Games of 1996. Web page explains how they beat the heat.