Extreme Heat
A Hazards natural disasters hazard page covering how it forms, warning signs, what to do and where it strikes, alongside the 3 reports filed on it so far.
Bouquet Fire Explodes to 1,048 Acres, Prompting Evacuations
The Bouquet Fire in the Angeles National Forest grew from 20 to over 1,000 acres in under four hours on October 3, driven by extreme heat and wind.
Record-breaking October heat wave scorches California
An anomalous ridge drives a prolonged, intense heat wave across central and southern California.
Canadian Prairies summer 2026 extreme weather causes $1.8 billion in insured losses
Ten extreme weather events across the Canadian Prairies in summer 2026 caused over $1.8 billion in insured losses, driven by severe flooding and hail.