How to say “heat wave” in English
3 phrases · Tourist, Learner, and Local levels · with pronunciation
It's a heat wave!
💡 Simple. Heat wave = extended period of abnormally high temperatures.
We're in the middle of a heat wave — stay hydrated and avoid the midday sun.
💡 Practical heat wave advice using natural English.
It's been sweltering all week — the kind of heat where the pavement shimmers and you regret every outdoor plan.
💡 Sweltering = oppressively hot. The shimmering pavement is the visual marker of a real heat wave.
About these English phrases
These English weather phrases cover three levels of fluency for expressing heat wave conditions. The Tourist phrase is what any beginner can use immediately. The Learner phrase sounds natural in everyday conversation. The Local phrase uses authentic idioms and expressions that native speakers actually use — the kind of phrase that makes locals smile when they hear a foreigner use it.
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