Record Heat Wave Sweeps Across Western U.S., Threatening March and April Records
Record Heat Wave Sweeps Across Western U.S., Threatening March and April Records
US · Published Mar 19, 2026
• Record heat wave threatens March and April temperature records across the Western U.S.
• Temperatures in Riverside County, California, could reach 114°F (45.6°C), potentially breaking national records.
• The National Weather Service warns of increased heatstroke risk, urging precautions like staying hydrated and avoiding prolonged sun exposure.
Western US faces record-breaking heat wave
The Western United States is currently grappling with a severe heat wave, posing a significant threat to existing temperature records for March and April.
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