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Better weather forecasts could cut heat deaths (Level A1) — The thermometer shows a very hot temperature.

Better weather forecasts could cut heat deathsCEFR A1

26 Apr 2026

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Adapted from U. Arizona, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Immo Wegmann, Unsplash

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  • Research shows better weather forecasts save many lives.
  • Forecasts warn people about hot days.
  • People can change their plans and stay safe.
  • The research looks at heat and deaths.
  • Researchers study forecasts across the country.
  • Accurate warnings become more important with warming.
  • Less accurate forecasts make heat more dangerous.
  • Investing in forecasts helps protect many people.
  • Better forecasts give people time to prepare.
  • Warnings let families avoid extreme heat problems.

Difficult words

  • forecast — a prediction of future weather
    Forecasts
  • warning — a message that tells people of danger
    Warnings
  • accurate — correct and close to the real result
  • invest — to put money or time into something
    Investing
  • prepare — to get ready before something happens
  • extreme — very large in degree or strength

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Discussion questions

  • Do you check the weather forecast each day?
  • What do you do to prepare for a hot day?
  • Have you ever changed plans because of a forecast?

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