40M Under Heat Alerts as Southwest Tops 100°
• A historic heat wave is impacting the Southwest, with temperatures 20-35°F above average.
• Nearly 40 million people are under Extreme Heat Warnings and Advisories.
• The heat wave may accelerate snowmelt, strain water supplies, and extend wildfire season.
Early heat wave triggers warnings for millions
A historic early-season heat wave is currently impacting the Southwest region of the United States, triggering Extreme Heat Warnings and Advisories for nearly 40 million individuals.
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