a period of unusually high temperatures
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
towards the side exposed to wind
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm
