oppressive heat

So it proved after Pakistan won the toss in oppressive heat and pounced on the chance to bat first on the flattest of pitches.

But, he said, the oppressive heat means that rain could evaporate before hitting the ground, producing a phenomenon known as “dry lightning” — a wildfire risk.

The oppressive heat wave broiling Southern California and the Southwestern U.S. is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to much of the region for at least the next few days.

Oppressive heat arrived early in New York City — the first heat wave struck in mid-June, just days before the official start of summer.

Conditions can often be difficult at the US Open, which takes place in the New York summer and regularly has matches played in oppressive heat.