During especially hot and dry periods there is a danger of forest fires.
While young teams can have great games, or hot periods during a season, teams led by veteran stars are usually the most consistent.
Long hot periods in summer aren't unusual, with temperatures soaring to over 30 C.
The hottest period is from March to August every year.
Early spring is the hardest season: a hot dry period following the cool, dry winter.
Strong winds spread the fire during a hot, dry period of weather killing at least eight people, six of whom were in Spain.
I was aware it may not be the hottest period, however we have 2 young children and jan/feb is.
During unusually hot dry periods, lawns can remain dormant for only three to five weeks.
The turf, installed last summer, tore easily because a hot, dry period held back the development of the root system.
Most drivers stayed off the track during the hottest period of the afternoon.