Record-Breaking March Heatwave Hits Arizona's Yuma Desert
• Record-breaking heatwave hits Arizona's Yuma Desert, reaching 110°F (43°C), the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S.
• The National Weather Service attributes the extreme heat to a strong 'heat dome,' pushing temperatures 20–30°F above normal in the southwestern United States.
• Early-season heat and high tourism rates raise concerns, with warnings issued about heatstroke and dehydration; residents and tourists are advised to take precautions.
Historic heatwave shatters March temperature records in Yuma
A historic heatwave has descended upon Arizona's Yuma Desert, shattering previous March temperature records. A desert community near Martinez Lake experienced an astonishing 110°F (43°C) on Thursday, marking the highest March temperature ever recorded in the United States. This extreme heat is part of a larger heatwave impacting the southwestern United States, including California and Nevada.
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