Record-Breaking Heat Wave Hits California and Southwest in March
• Record heat wave hits California and Southwest, with temperatures exceeding 90°F (32°C) in Southern California and triple digits in Arizona and Nevada.
• The National Weather Service has issued heat alerts for approximately 39 million people, warning of a 'moderate to major heat risk'.
• The heat wave exacerbates snow drought in the West, raising concerns about wildfire risks and water availability.
Extreme heat causes advisories in California, Southwest
A record-breaking heat wave is impacting California and the Southwest, causing unusually high temperatures and prompting widespread heat advisories. Temperatures in Southern California are exceeding 90°F (32°C), while parts of Arizona and Nevada are experiencing triple-digit heat. Forecasters expect the heat wave to continue through the weekend.
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