Heat Dome Brings Dangerous Temperatures to US Southwest
Scientists warn that tens of millions of Americans face extreme heat caused by climate change as a persistent heat dome settles over the region.
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Scientists warn that tens of millions of Americans face extreme heat caused by climate change as a persistent heat dome settles over the region.
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A historic March heatwave is affecting the US Southwest, with record high temperatures and heat alerts. Scientists say this record-breaking heatwave would have been 'virtually impossible' without the climate crisis.
Los Angeles is experiencing building heat as a significant hot spell is anticipated to sweep across the US Southwest region.

Parts of the central and southwestern United States are experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and breaking records, including significant temperature swings in areas like Kansas, leading to heat warnings and high wildfire risk. The US Southwest heat wave continues to tumble records and raise fire risk across the region.
Weather officials are warning that an upcoming heatwave is expected to shatter temperature records across Southern California and the US Southwest, with Los Angeles specifically bracing for record March heat.