Dangerous heat bursts have been spiking temperatures across the US as people sleep. So what are they?

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Heat bursts can bring dangerous winds and rapid 20-degree temperature spikes in just a matter of minutes

An intense burst of heat hit southwestern Oklahoma over the weekend, knocking out the power for thousands and resulting in a major temperature spike. The cause was a heat burst, which can form in a matter of just minutes - (Getty Images) — image source: static.independent.co.uk

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An intense burst of heat hit southwestern Oklahoma over the weekend, knocking out the power for thousands and resulting in a major temperature spike. The cause was a heat burst, which can form in a matter of just minutes - (Getty Images) — image source: static.independent.co.uk

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