Historic Heat Bakes West, 40M Under Warnings Now
• Historic heat wave hits the western U.S., with temperatures reaching record highs in March.
• Over 40 million people are under heat alerts as extreme heat causes rapid snowpack melt and extends wildfire season.
• Residents are urged to take precautions against the heat and be aware of the increased risk of wildfires.
Unprecedented March heat wave hits western US
A historic heat wave is currently baking the western United States, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels for March. Thermal, California, reached a staggering 108°F (42°C), tying the all-time March record. This extreme heat has prompted weather alerts for more than 40 million people across the region.
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