HEAT

Even if there's not much snow, there are some inexpensive things you should do to protect your home as temperatures drop below freezing.

December is the month of holiday decorations, spending time with family and friends, and the return of sweatshirt weather.

Everything one cyclist packed for a blistering, long-distance pedal

More shade, extra fans and ice blocks are also being used at Hatton Country World near Warwick.

Watch these popsicles — or as they’re called in Britain, ice lollies — melt and learn more about what European countries are doing to deal with the heat wave.

Doctors at a 24-hour animal critical care center in Jacksonville say they’re seeing an increase in the number of dogs suffering from heat stroke coming into the emergency room.

Start low-tech with shades, fans and vents before you consider upgrading your system.

News4JAX talked with a local air conditioning company about the most common reasons A/C units fail — and what you can do to prevent them.

Summertime is a fun time, but it can also be a dangerous time when it comes to your health.

As the Jacksonville area deals with triple-digit temperatures and high humidity, people are trying to find ways to beat the heat.

You might get a bit steamed when you open your electric bill after these days of hot temperatures.

With a heat advisory in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, the city of Jacksonville has multiple locations open to the public that offer air conditioning or other ways to cool off in extreme heat.

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Detecting hot spots in Jacksonville: News4JAX got an inside look at a new study that’s about to get underway and how it will benefit our community.

Temperatures topped 104 degrees in the state's top cattle county. In widely seen video footage, rows of carcasses are shown lined up along the edge of a field.

Our highest feel-like afternoon temperature was only 99 degrees before this week. But so far this week, that number has hit triple digits every afternoon.

Firefighters already work in extreme conditions, but hot weather makes it much tougher.

These temps can be dangerous for those susceptible to heat.

To appreciate miso in its purest expression, consider miso soup.

Susana Orrego moved to the U.S. from Colombia in August, so this Thanksgiving was her first. She wanted to do something to celebrate, and she and her husband ended up getting 200 invites to Thanksgiving dinners. On Thursday, they met a new friend, Carol Lesser – the woman who welcomed the couple into her home.

Collaborative show teams 20 artists into 10 pairs for works that combine their respective views.

A Lancet medical journal report finds that human-caused climate change is worsening human health in just about every measurable way. It calls for more urgent action from world leaders.

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Despite a rash of climate-related illnesses and deaths, agricultural laborers still have few protections on the job.

China is taking another step to loosen its capital controls and in the process is giving onshore investors greater access to a previously hard-to-reach bond market. The so-called southbound link of the Bond Connect program will help draw capital from the mainland to bonds available in Hong Kong, which are currently a challenge to buy due to regulatory restrictions. The new channel could serve to check excess strength in China’s currency by balancing money flowing from overseas funds into Chinese

The Biden administration on Monday morning announced an interagency plan to deal with the effects of frequent extreme heat waves caused by global warming.

China is taking another step to loosen its capital controls and in the process is giving onshore investors greater access to a previously hard-to-reach bond market. The so-called southbound link of the Bond Connect program will help draw capital from the mainland to bonds available in Hong Kong, which are currently a challenge to buy due to regulatory restrictions. The new channel could serve to check excess strength in China’s currency by balancing money flowing from overseas funds into Chinese

Consumer Reports’ food-safety experts reveal some simple tips to save your food and keep your cool.

Spain expects to record its hottest day of the year as a heat wave settled over Southern Europe

Patchy fog possible this morning.  Becoming partly cloudy as high pressure to our north continues the onshore flow from the Atlantic with the sea breeze moving well inland through the day.

Heat is what summer is all about, but sometimes we see a spike and get into dangerous levels of heat. Often times that level of heat is extended and can easily take a toll on you. Even, if you work principally indoors.

The Pacific Northwest is once again in the midst of a heat wave after already seeing its worst such event on record this summer. Temperatures are soaring into the low 100s in some areas, while dangerous heat is also affecting the South Central states and Gulf Coast. Why it matters: The occurrence of yet another heat wave during a drought in the West is ratcheting up wildfire risks. The heat itself is a major public health risk, as extreme heat is typically the biggest annual weather-related caus

The latest in a series of relentless heat waves is bringing dangerously hot temperatures to a the Central U.S. on Wednesday, and will contribute to a severe thunderstorm outbreak across the Upper Midwest. The heat will expand in scope toward the end of the week.The big picture: Heat watches, warnings and advisories are in effect across 19 states, from Portland, Oregon east to Minneapolis, and running all the way south to New Orleans. Temperatures of between 10°F and 15°F above average in these a

Happy Tuesday! Go ahead and grab that rain gear, showers and storms make a comeback this afternoon/evening.

Military aircraft are mobilised as fires engulf British Columbia following a record-breaking heatwave.

China is taking another step to loosen its capital controls and in the process is giving onshore investors greater access to a previously hard-to-reach bond market. The so-called southbound link of the Bond Connect program will help draw capital from the mainland to bonds available in Hong Kong, which are currently a challenge to buy due to regulatory restrictions. The new channel could serve to check excess strength in China’s currency by balancing money flowing from overseas funds into Chinese

China is taking another step to loosen its capital controls and in the process is giving onshore investors greater access to a previously hard-to-reach bond market. The so-called southbound link of the Bond Connect program will help draw capital from the mainland to bonds available in Hong Kong, which are currently a challenge to buy due to regulatory restrictions. The new channel could serve to check excess strength in China’s currency by balancing money flowing from overseas funds into Chinese

Chicago may stay dry this hot Friday but a few storms could "pack a punch."

50 million Americans under excessive heat warnings

Happy Fri-YAY! We are in for another toasty day with highs in the mid to low 90s, sunny skies and winds west 5-10 mph.

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The NBA playoffs are finally upon us, and fans got a Saturday full of highlights and huge performances.

Extreme heat is a leading cause of weather-related deaths every year.

Extreme heat is a leading cause of weather-related deaths every year.

A sign for Super Bowl 55 is framed by palm trees at Raymond James Stadium Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The city is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)The NBA doesn't want the Super Bowl to turn into a superspreader. The Super Bowl plan is designed to avoid more potential contact-tracing pratfalls as one of the top priorities. Clubs are instructed to not host in-person Super Bowl gatherings at a team facility.

Utah's game in Washington on Wednesday was postponed because contact-tracing issues among the Wizards meant they wouldn't have eight available players for that matchup. “I'm for whatever the NBA wants us to do," Washington coach Scott Brooks said. When teams started testing in late November prior to the start of training camps, 48 players had positive COVID-19 tests. There were at least 36 players in the league dealing with virus-related issues or protocols when Tuesday began, based on information released by teams. Counting the two new postponements and another on Dec. 23 between Oklahoma City and Houston, the league has seen six games moved because of virus issues.

Thursday had a high of 90° we will see about a 35° drop in temperatures as we wake up on Friday morning. Normal morning low is 56° we should be there in the morning. Sunday morning temperatures will be not as cool, wake up temperatures will start on the mid-60s. Early next week, cold, yes, cold temperatures will be possible, 40s seem likely by Tuesday morning. Sunrise Friday low temperatures

Some spotty Atlantic showers could move ashore late tonight. A tropical wave pushing into the Gulf provides a slight bump in our rain chances tomorrow to 50%Wednesday expect a few more inland showers around with movement to the west. Showers clear the coastal areas by the afternoon but rain will target inland locations through the late afternoon and evening. The new Tropical Depression Seven that formed in the central Atlantic 3,000 miles from Jacksonville. The tropical wave in the Gulf has potential to also become a depression or storm Wednesday or Thursday.

In case you've been relaxing inside your house blasting the A/C the past couple days, you might not have noticed that it's hot out all over the country, with temps ini some areas climbing well over 100 degrees.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Were all feeling the summer heat, but the question is: How will it impact the spread of COVID-19? By and large, the virus does not like sunshine, heat and humidity, DeSantis said. The claim: That coronavirus by and large does not like sunshine, heat and humidity. According to the Centers for Disease Control, it is not yet known whether weather and temperature affect the spread of COVID-19. World Health Organization - Heat and COVID-19The World Health Organization found that exposing yourself to the sun or temperatures higher than 25C (77 F) does not protect you from COVID-19.

Heat is the number one cause of weather-related deaths across the country, killing more people each year than tornadoes and hurricanes combined. Monday afternoon temperatures climbed into the upper 90s, but the heat index temperature, or feels like temperature, ranged between 105 and 109. The chances for afternoon storms to cool us down are minimal, so most of us are in for a sluggish return to the 70s this evening. Tuesday looks like it will be a little hotter, with feels like temperatures peaking around 110. Mid week afternoon storms will cool us down out of the dangerous zone, staring on Wednesday.

8 seed in the Western Conference Memphis, Portland, New Orleans, Sacramento, San Antonio and Phoenix. The other games: Sacramento vs. San Antonio, Memphis vs. San Antonio and Portland vs. Memphis. The Grizzlies start with a 3 1/2-game lead over Portland, New Orleans and Sacramento, along with a four-game edge on San Antonio. The Bucks were 22-0 against those eight teams one of three NBA teams to go unbeaten against that group. NBA teams have combined for 23,560 3-pointers made so far this season, which is already the fourth-most of any season in league history.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Were halfway through the hottest weekend of the year, with feel-like temperatures in the triple digits and summer just beginning. Christian Smith, with the American Red Cross in Northeast Florida, says that its important to stay hydrated even if were not thirsty. When it comes to checking in on the elderly, COVID-19 can make checking on loved ones and elderly neighbors a challenge. When talking about summer heat, cars can act like oven and pose a serious threat during the hot summer months. Definitely dont leave people you dont leave children and definitely dont leave leaving animals.A 30 year average of weather-related fatalities shows that heat is the leading cause of weather deaths.

Expect a muggy evening with only an isolated chance for in inland shower. We have scattered chances for showers and thunderstorms to fire up late in the afternoon heading into the evening hours. Thursday kicks off a much wetter weather pattern. Friday the wet weather continues, with a 70% chances to see showers and thunderstorms. Saturday looks like the wetter day of the weekend, with 70% chances for rain.

(CNN) - One of Hollywood's best-known villains, Danny Trejo, came to the rescue of a baby that was trapped in an overturned vehicle in Los Angeles. The overturned vehicle that was sitting on its roof still had a baby strapped into a car seat inside. "The only thing that saved the little kid was his car seat," Trejo told a photographer on the scene. The Los Angeles Fire Department told CNN affiliate KABC that three people were taken to a hospital. "Everything good that has happened to me has happened as a direct result of helping someone else," Trejo told CNN affiliate KABC.

One of the cars was overturned as a result of the collision and Trejo, and a fellow bystander, jumped into action -- rescuing a child trapped inside, according to ABC7 Eyewitness News. The 75-year-old actor reportedly crawled into the wreckage, but was unable to get the seatbelt unbuckled on the child's car seat. "And the only thing that saved that little kid was his car seat, honest to God," he told the local outlet. The Los Angeles Fire Department shared with ABC7 that three people were taken to a hospital, though none have life-threatening injuries. He was right behind a crash in Sylmar and pulled a special needs baby out of an overturned car.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Heat Advisory is in effect for our area until 6p.m. and heat index, or feels like temperatures will range from 102-109 for several hours this afternoon. The 4th of July looks hot and stormy during the afternoon hours. We will warm up into the mid 90s for the afternoon hours and we will see 50% chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Saturday we will see 60% chances for showers and thunderstorms and an afternoon high of 91.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Heat advisory for Wednesday as the heat continues to build. The "boom" could also represent the tying (possibly breaking) the old record high for Jacksonville. The old Fourth of July record high temperature for Jacksonville, occurred in 1970 when our afternoon high reached 99. Year High 1970 99 1997 98 1982 98 2002 98 2016 97 1969 97 2017 96Thursday's ForecastThe 4th of July will be hot this year and mostly dry. The afternoon temperatures will be sweltering, topping out at 97, with heat index, or feels like temperatures closer to 110.

By mid-morning, skies will become sunny and mild, in the mid 70s. Sunday will be a tad drier, expect to wake up in the mid 70s and warm up into the upper 80s. Expect soaring afternoon temperatures, topping out in the mid 90s. Expect 20% chances for a pop up storms and afternoon highs climbing into the upper 90s. On the 4th of July we will wake up in the mid 70s.

Extreme heat broiling the central U.S. is moving east for the weekend. From the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, temperatures are expected to rise well into the 90s, with high humidity. Heat advisories have been posted in 23 states. Dean Reynolds reports.

WBZ meteorologist Eric Fisher says there are more hot days to come for the West coast.

Extreme heat hits most of the U.S., complicating firefighting efforts in the West. John Blackstone is with the firefighters and has the latest.

Hot and humid conditions will impact millions of Americans Tuesday, as a swath of warm temperatures stretch from the southern Plains to the East Coast. The extreme heat has not only been causing power outages and travel delays, but also been downright unbearable -- and dangerous. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

Weather forecast: Dangerous heat, flash floods threaten nation The Chicago area got hit with three inches of rain in just three hours, shutting down roads and some commuter rails, while storms caused flash flooding in Pennsylvania's Poconos. Danielle Niles of Boston affiliate WBZ tracks the latest severe weather and heat.

Extreme heat and storms threaten millions across U.S. Meteorologist Megan Glaros is tracking the severe weather and high temperatures affecting the nation.