What is another word for hot spell?
Pronunciation: [hˈɒt spˈɛl] (IPA) 
A hot spell, also known as a heat wave, can be described in various ways. Synonyms for this phenomenon include scorching weather, sultry spell, oppressive heat, and sweltering days. Other words to describe a hot spell include torrid, balmy, tropical, and roasting temperatures. The term "dog days" is also sometimes used to describe a hot spell, referring to the period from July to early September when the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, rises and sets with the sun. Regardless of the term used, a hot spell is an extended period of high temperatures that can be uncomfortable and dangerous if proper precautions are not taken.
