# Why heat waves can turn deadly: AccuWeather index tracks duration and intensity

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Podcast: [AccuWeather Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/accuweather-daily-691240)
Published: 2026-07-02T11:21:00+00:00
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## Resource

As dangerous heat builds, AccuWeather’s HeatWave Severity Index shows how duration and intensity can raise the risk of heat-related illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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