It's hot.
The phrase 'Es ist heiß' is used in German to express that the temperature is high. It's a direct translation of 'It's hot' in English. 'Es' is a placeholder subject in German, similar to 'it' in English. 'Ist' is the verb 'to be' in the third person singular, and 'heiß' is an adjective meaning 'hot'.
It's hot, so we should drink water
This sentence is used to express the necessity of hydration in hot weather.
It's hot, yet he goes for a run
This sentence is used to point out a contrasting behavior in hot weather.
It's hot, that's why I took off my shirt
This sentence is used to justify an action based on the temperature.