Heat is not supposed to behave like this. In everyday life, warmth seeps and diffuses, spreading from hot to cold in a slow, smearing process that never looks anything like a crisp sound wave. Yet ...

Heat usually follows a predictable path—spreading outward from a hot source until it dissipates evenly. But in some exotic ...

SEATTLE — A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of western Washington until Monday evening as sizzling temperatures are forecast to continue across the region.In addition to the heat, thunderstorms ...

SEATTLE — Hot and dry conditions are expected to continue across western Washington through the first half of the week, with highs forecast in the mid to high 90s for parts of the region. The National ...

SEATTLE — A Heat Advisory is now in effect for the Puget Sound region and many areas along the Interstate 5 corridor. Residents from Snohomish County south to the Oregon border can expect temperatures ...

If it feels as if it's getting hotter, it may have something to do with where you live. While talk of warmer temperatures often centers on climate change and trapped greenhouse gases from fossil fuels ...

Urban heat islands are urban environments, or specific areas within, where heat tends to accumulate at higher levels than in the surrounding environment. Urban heat island effect is mainly caused by a ...

The urban heat island effect is making the scorching summer significantly hotter, according to new research from Climate Central. On Wednesday, the nonprofit released an analysis of the urban heat ...