Aug 13, 2026Nature Science148 words1 min read

Temperatures Hit 38C as Amber Heat Warning Is Issued

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It is very hot on Thursday. The temperature is 38C in some places. This is very high for the area.

There is a special warning about the heat. It is called an amber warning. This means the heat can be dangerous.

The warning does not happen very often. People say it is rare. This shows the heat is very unusual.

New heat records are happening. This means the temperature is higher than before in some places.

The heat came back fast this week. Some people call this a heat spike. It means the heat goes up quickly.

Doctors and officials tell people to be careful. They say to drink water and stay out of the sun.

People should check on older family members. Heat can be dangerous for them.

Many people are watching the weather news. They want to know when the heat will stop.

Vocabulary6 words

1. How hot did it get on Thursday?

2. What kind of warning is in place?

3. True or False: This kind of warning happens very often.

1. 38C 2. Amber warning 3. False

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It is very hot on Thursday. The _____ is 38C in some places. This is very high for the area.

There is a special _____ about the heat. It is called an _____ warning. This means the heat can be dangerous.

The warning does not happen very often. People say it is _____. This shows the heat is very unusual.

New heat _____ are happening. This means the temperature is higher than before in some places.

The heat came back fast this week. Some people call this a heat _____. It means the heat goes up quickly.

Doctors and officials tell people to be careful. They say to drink _____ and stay out of the sun.

People should check on older family members. Heat can be _____ for them.