Evaluating the Spatial Variation of Heatwave Intensity to Enhance Urban Resilience

Abstract With global rise in frequency and intensity of natural disaster events, the adverse effects climate change are becoming increasingly evident. A recent example is extreme heatwave experienced by western North America which has caused a substantial loss life damage to infrastructure. Research suggests that heatwaves amplified urban areas due contribution Urban Heat Island effect (UHI) largely function surrounding landscape. In order develop resilience heat, it important understand direct relationship between form temperature elevations heatwaves. This research examines disproportionate their dependence on leveraging microclimatic weather data collected during 2021 event America. Strong positive correlations were found both impervious area (PRCC=0.79) population density (PRCC = 0.83), whereas tree canopy cover was negatively correlated with -0.89). analysis can be used inform planning, establish proper measures against future events.