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Heat wave expands to 17 states, threatening widespread daily temperature records
weather17 days ago

Heat wave expands to 17 states, threatening widespread daily temperature records

Seventeen states could break daily temperature records on Wednesday as a West-to-central U.S. heat wave expands, with Phoenix possibly reaching 100°F and multiple cities hitting 90s. Forecasters warn of elevated wildfire risk due to strong winds and very low humidity, and the heat is expected to move east toward the East Coast by Friday, with more than 60 Western records and up to 200 additional daily records possible through Sunday.

via Yahoo|
#fire-weather#forecast#heat-wave
West Sizzles Under Record Heat as Hawaii Faces Severe Flooding
environment17 days ago

West Sizzles Under Record Heat as Hawaii Faces Severe Flooding

Western states are experiencing a historic early-season heat wave, setting dozens of March temperature records (Phoenix hit 105F; forecast to exceed 200 more records), with rapid attribution studies finding such heat waves four times more likely due to climate change and threatening snowpack and water supplies. Meanwhile Hawaii faces relentless Kona-low storms causing severe flooding, with the Wahiawa Dam stressed and roughly $1 billion in damage plus about $11 million in farmer losses; officials have requested a major disaster declaration and relief efforts are underway.

via Inside Climate News|
#climate-change#environment#hawaii-flooding
Giant Heat Dome Pushes U.S. Toward Historic March Heat Wave
science18 days ago

Giant Heat Dome Pushes U.S. Toward Historic March Heat Wave

A massive high-pressure heat dome is trapping hot air over the U.S., expanding into the East and producing a sweeping, potentially historic March heat wave with many states recording or nearing new March highs; temperatures in the 90s are expected across the southern and central Plains, and several locations hit 112°F in the Southwest. The heat is expected to persist into mid-next week as the dome shifts east, while scientists say climate-change warming has made such extreme heat far more likely.

via ScienceAlert|
#climate-change#heat-dome#heat-wave
SoCal’s March heat wave ends as weekend cooldown arrives
environment21 days ago

SoCal’s March heat wave ends as weekend cooldown arrives

Southern California’s record-breaking March heat wave is easing this weekend, with coastal highs in the mid-70s to low-80s and inland in the 90s after a stretch that saw 102°F in Woodland Hills and 93°F in Lancaster. The National Weather Service warned that heat advisories should expire by Friday night, though next week is expected to stay hot overall. Officials caution about heat-related illness, especially for those without AC, as the unusual warmth continues to influence the region.

via Los Angeles Times|
#environment#heat-advisories#heat-wave
SoCal March Heat Wave Smashes Records, Feels More Summer Than Spring
weather22 days ago

SoCal March Heat Wave Smashes Records, Feels More Summer Than Spring

Southern California and the Southwest are in the grip of a record-breaking heat wave through the week, with high temps in the 90s to around 110 degrees, including North Shore’s 108-degree day tying a national March record and a nearby Arizona town hitting 110. Extreme heat warnings continue into Friday as officials urge precautions against heat illness, and some residents faced daylong power outages. Forecasters expect a modest cool-down this weekend as high pressure eases, followed by a rebound next week; meanwhile dry grasses from a wet winter raise wildfire concerns, and snowmelt could strain reservoirs if the pattern stays dry.

via Los Angeles Times|
#heat-wave#march-heat#power-outages
Desert West Braces for Lengthy Heat Wave and Record-Breaking Temperatures
weather23 days ago

Desert West Braces for Lengthy Heat Wave and Record-Breaking Temperatures

A persistent high-pressure system is driving a long-duration heat wave across the western U.S., pushing triple-digit temperatures and potentially shattering century-old records in cities like Phoenix; more than 600 daily highs and lows are expected to break records through mid-next week, with extreme heat warnings in effect from the Southwest to Phoenix as residents are urged to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor activity.

via CBS News|
#forecast#heat-wave#phoenix
SoCal braces for historic March heat as records fall
weather24 days ago

SoCal braces for historic March heat as records fall

Southern California is entering a multi-day heat wave that has already set daily records in the LA area (Hollywood Burbank Airport 92°, Pierce College 97°) and is forecast to push into the 90s–100s inland through Friday, with coastal areas heating rapidly; forecasters warn of dangerous heat illness and advise cooling centers, hydration, and checking on vulnerable neighbors.

via Los Angeles Times|
#heat-wave#national-weather-service#public-health
Western U.S. braces for unprecedented March heat wave driven by climate change
weather24 days ago

Western U.S. braces for unprecedented March heat wave driven by climate change

A historic March heat wave is unfolding across the Western U.S., fueled by a powerful heat dome and human-caused climate change. Forecasters warn temperatures could break multiple records from California to Montana, with Phoenix possibly reaching 106°F, creating serious health risks as residents cope with heat before cooling access is widespread. The extreme warmth could accelerate snowpack melt, threaten water supplies, and elevate wildfire risk, echoing and potentially rivaling the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat dome in intensity and consequences.

via CNN|
#climate-change#heat-dome#heat-wave
Record-breaking March heat sweeps California and Southwest
science25 days ago

Record-breaking March heat sweeps California and Southwest

An anomalously early heat wave is boiling the western U.S., with Southern California highs reaching the 90s and parts of Arizona and Nevada in the triple digits as about 39 million people are under heat alerts. The National Weather Service says a high-pressure heat dome will drive daily record highs and likely extend through the week, raising concerns about heat risks, drought, wildfire potential, and water supply. The West is also contending with reduced snowpack, while a separate winter storm hits the Midwest and Hawaii endures heavy rains from an atmospheric river.

via NBC News|
#california#heat-dome#heat-wave
March heat wave tests California's public-health readiness
environment25 days ago

March heat wave tests California's public-health readiness

A record-breaking early-March heat wave is forecast to push inland Southern California above 100°F with persistently warm overnight lows, heightening risks of heat illness; officials urge use of cooling centers, hydration, avoiding outdoor work during peak sun hours, and checking on vulnerable residents as the state evaluates public-health readiness for extreme heat.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#cooling-centers#environment
Beating the Bay Area Heat: Best San Francisco–Area Beaches to Visit
local27 days ago

Beating the Bay Area Heat: Best San Francisco–Area Beaches to Visit

As a Bay Area heat wave hits, this piece offers a practical, five-step approach to choosing a beach: decide the vibe you want, check the forecast (wind, marine layer, tides), scout live webcams, consider tides and access, and think about transit to avoid parking hassles, while highlighting safety around cold Pacific water and rip currents at popular spots like Ocean Beach.

via KQED|
#bay-area#beaches#heat-wave