Record Heat Wave Grips Western U.S. as Hawaii Faces Severe Flooding
• The Western U.S. is experiencing a record-breaking early-season heat wave, with nearly 180 cities breaking March temperature records.
• Hawaii is facing severe flooding due to intense storms fueled by Kona lows, causing widespread damage and crop losses.
• A rapid attribution study indicates the Western U.S. heat wave would have been nearly impossible without climate change.
Record temperatures in Western US cities
The Western United States is currently experiencing an unprecedented early-season heat wave, with approximately 180 cities breaking March temperature records. Phoenix, Arizona, reached a scorching 105°F (40.5°C) last Thursday, highlighting the intensity of this weather event. The National Weather Service forecasts over 200 record-high temperatures this week across California, the Southwest, the central Great Basin, and the central and southern Plains.
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