It was during a hot spell, and she didn't understand why her lawn went brown.

The story begins in the summer of 1884, during a hot spell.

This hot spell we are having makes me giddy sometimes, too.

Actually, you may have to plant your seeds in the middle of a hot, dry spell.

It died two and a half weeks ago during the hot spell.

Turning on the fans later at night during hot spells seems to help.

Still, there have been hot spells before, followed by a cooling.

The court held their breaths as the hot spell continued.

The term is used on both common weather changes and to very hot spells which may occur only once a century.

Be sure you are prepared to protect yourself and others during hot, dry spells.