Record Heat Wave Hits Southwest U.S. in March, Driven by Climate Change
Record Heat Wave Hits Southwest U.S. in March, Driven by Climate Change
US · Published Mar 21, 2026
• Record heat wave hits the Southwest U.S. in March, with temperatures reaching 110°F in Arizona.
• Climate change has significantly intensified the heat wave, making it virtually impossible without human influence.
• The heat wave poses risks to public health, exacerbates drought conditions, and underscores the urgent need for climate action.
Record March temperatures linked to climate change
A severe heat wave is impacting the Southwestern United States, shattering March temperature records and highlighting the growing influence of climate change.
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