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How do heat waves form

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Heat waves can form when a high-pressure system moves into a region and stalls. The system can force warm air downward, acting like a cap as it keeps the cool air near the surface from rising, according to AccuWeather. What qualifies as a heat wave can vary greatly from region to region.

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