Record-Breaking Heat Wave Persists Across Western U.S., Expands Eastward
• Record-breaking heat wave persists in the western U.S., with temperatures far above average.
• Over 150 daily and 50 monthly temperature records have been broken, and the heat is spreading eastward.
• Residents are urged to take precautions against extreme heat, and concerns rise over fire risk and infrastructure stress.
Record March temperatures soar in western US
A significant heat wave is currently impacting the western United States, resulting in unprecedented March temperatures. Fort Collins, Colorado, reached a record high of 91°F (33°C), while Denver also set a new March record at 86°F (30°C). The heat wave, intensified by a heat dome, is causing temperatures to soar 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit above average in the region.
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