Sentence examples for before the heatwave because from inspiring English sources
The picture was taken before the heatwave, because we're both in long sleeves.
Thus, the standard time series decomposition results could not be used for calculating the excess mortality related to the 2004 heatwave because of the end-effect information loss.
In the heatwave before this week's storm, the story was about Britain's road network turning to treacle.
Urban conditions were particularly bad because the heatwave led to power cuts which in turn led to violent protests.
Drinks companies are obviously hoping the heatwave continues, not least because they have seen rather mixed fortunes so far this year, judging by a number of updates.
Even before the recent heatwave and the added pressure it brings, the Environment Agency classified a number of rivers as under "serious water-stress" with abstraction for domestic use a major factor behind this.
The bureau has added new colours to its forecast chart to indicate temperatures above the previous 50C limit because of the heatwave.
Last month thousands of homes in Harare were without water for weeks, during a heatwave, because the mayor had not paid a bill to have the city's pumping capacity increased.
The heatwave has sparked delays, cancellations and speed restrictions on train lines across England because metal tracks could buckle in the "extremely high temperatures".
The heatwave may have affected people in cities more than in rural areas, partly because of the "heat island effect" which sees temperatures in urban areas 5-8C higher than in the countryside.
