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What Is Extreme Heat? 5
    Observed and Future Potential Extreme Heat 8
    Impacts on Communities, Wildlife, and the Environment 9
NOAA’s Extreme Heat-Related Activities 10
    Observations 10
    Modeling 11
    Forecasts 11
    Communication 12
    Research 15
    Coordination 16
Congressional Considerations 17
    Observations 18
    Modeling and Forecasting 19
    Communication 20
        Defining Extreme Heat 20
        Naming or Ranking Extreme Heat Episodes 21
        Warning System and Alerts 22
        Providing Technical Assistance 23
    Research 24
    Role in Addressing Extreme Heat Exposure and Vulnerability 25
    Funding 26
    Coordination 27

Figures
Figure 1. Schematics of a Heat Dome and Urban Heat Island 7
Figure 2. Characteristics of Extreme Heat Episodes in the United States, by Decade 8
Figure 3. Components of Risk 9

Tables
Table 1. Regional Extreme Heat Warning, Watch, and Advisory Thresholds 14

Contacts
Author Information 28