{"id":21851,"date":"2026-07-14T17:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/?p=21851"},"modified":"2026-07-14T16:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T20:59:28","slug":"heat-waves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/heat-waves\/","title":{"rendered":"Heat Waves"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heat waves are an inevitable part of life. During this Summer, we have already seen plenty of record high temperatures<\/a>. We want to go back in time to some historic Heat Waves in New York City, and what to do if, or rather when the next heat wave happens again.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a heat wave?<\/span><\/h2>\n

First, let\u2019s answer the question: What constitutes a heat wave? Sometimes, an extremely hot afternoon will have people buzzing about whether they are living through a heat wave or not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, a true heat wave that lasts two days and has a temperature above the historical average of the area. From a scientific perspective, heat waves develop when high atmospheric pressure traps warm air and forces it downward, holding it in place until cooling pockets open up to release the hot air.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to survive a heat wave?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Heat waves might not have the cultural significance of other natural phenomena, like hurricanes or tornadoes. Unfortunately, heat waves kill more people than other weather-related disasters combined. Do not take heat waves lightly!<\/span><\/p>\n

Some quick tips for making it through and surviving a heat wave include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n