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Heat Wave Expands Across 17 States, Pushing Dozens of Record Highs
weather17 days ago

Heat Wave Expands Across 17 States, Pushing Dozens of Record Highs

A West-to-central U.S. heat wave expands into 17 states, with forecasts for 60+ new daily records and a possible 100°F day in Phoenix; other cities such as Albuquerque, Austin, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, Tucson and Tulsa may hit 90°F or higher as the heat shifts east toward the East Coast by Friday. Forecasters warn of dangerous fire-weather conditions due to gusty winds and very low humidity, with more record temperatures likely through the weekend.

via CBS News|
#fire-weather#heatwave#records
Southwest heat wave pushes US March record to 110F in Arizona
weather21 days ago

Southwest heat wave pushes US March record to 110F in Arizona

A blistering late-winter heatwave pushed the US Southwest to March records, including Martinez Lake, Arizona at 110F—the hottest March temperature in US history. The previous 108F record, set in Texas in 1954, was tied, with other California towns hitting 108F as well. Phoenix reached 105F, and the heat is expected to persist with many spots hitting 100+F; scientists say global warming has made such heatwaves four times more likely in the past decade.

via The Guardian|
#arizona#climate-change#heatwave
Climate crisis makes US West March heatwave four times likelier, scientists say
environment22 days ago

Climate crisis makes US West March heatwave four times likelier, scientists say

A rapid analysis by World Weather Attribution and Imperial College London finds the current US West heatwave would have been virtually impossible without the climate crisis, with temperatures up to 30F (17C) above average and the event four times more likely over the past decade. The study projects more record March heat in the coming days, as 100 cities could see all-time March highs, while heat-related health risks rise and economies feel the strain from rapid snowmelt and closures of ski resorts.

via The Guardian|
#climate-change#environment#extreme-weather
West bakes under early heat dome, shattering March records
weather22 days ago

West bakes under early heat dome, shattering March records

An early-week heat wave overwhelmed the West, with about 38 million people under heat alerts as temperatures surged into the 90s and 100s and numerous March records were set from California to Arizona (e.g., Palm Springs 107°F, Indio 108°F, Phoenix’s earliest 100°F day). Boise also logged an 80°F winter high, and Las Vegas reached a March-record 95°F. The heat is forecast to move east into the Rockies and Plains, raising wildfire risks in Colorado and surrounding states.

via NBC News|
#climate-change#heat-dome#heatwave
California Swelters Through Unseasonable March Heat Wave
environment24 days ago

California Swelters Through Unseasonable March Heat Wave

A March heat wave blankets California with temperatures in the 80s and 90s—unseasonably hot for winter—triggering heat advisories from Napa to San Diego as San Francisco and Los Angeles soak up sun, beaches and pools crowding public spaces while residents cope without AC and workers endure the heat; meteorologists call the warmth extraordinary and predict it lasting through the week.

via The New York Times|
#california#climate-change#environment
Unseasonal Southwest Heatwave Pushes Temperatures into Triple Digits
weather24 days ago

Unseasonal Southwest Heatwave Pushes Temperatures into Triple Digits

A dangerous, unusually early heatwave is building across the US Southwest, with Phoenix potentially hitting 100F as temperatures soar 20–30F above normal across California, Nevada and Arizona. The heat—trapped under a heat dome—could push highs above 90F along the coast and approach 110F inland for several days, prompting heat advisories and health warnings. Relief isn’t expected until the weekend or next week. The rapid warmth threatens California’s already dry snowpack by accelerating melt and risking reduced reservoir releases later in the year, while wildfire risk remains low in much of the Southwest due to light winds, though conditions could differ farther east.

via BBC|
#arizona#california#heatwave
Coast-to-Coast Weather Clash: Blizzard in the North, Early Heatwave in the West
weather26 days ago

Coast-to-Coast Weather Clash: Blizzard in the North, Early Heatwave in the West

A rapidly intensifying storm is bringing blizzard conditions to the Northern Plains and Upper Great Lakes while a separate system spurs severe storms from the Midwest to the East; meanwhile the West is forecast to endure an unusually early heatwave with record highs and elevated wildfire risk, accompanied by travel disruptions and widespread alerts.

via CBS News|
#blizzard#heatwave#midwest
Australia endures fourth-hottest January as heat and policy headlines collide
australia-news2 months ago

Australia endures fourth-hottest January as heat and policy headlines collide

Australia logged its fourth-hottest January on record as heatwaves pushed mean temps above average; NSW launched an on-site drug-checking trial at Laneway Festival, while a flood of political and policy news covered Liberal–National leadership chatter, debates over a ban on a provocative phrase, RBA rate expectations, and Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel switch, alongside local stories from Prue Car’s return to work to SA election outlook.

via The Guardian|
#australia-news#climate-change#drug-testing
Australia battles a record-breaking heatwave that lingers across states
environment2 months ago

Australia battles a record-breaking heatwave that lingers across states

A dome of extreme heat blankets western and south-eastern Australia, driving record highs (e.g., 50C at Andamooka and near-50C in parts of Victoria) and extended days with temperatures above 40C, plus dangerously hot overnight nights. Health impacts rise as hospitalisations increase and air-quality issues appear from smoke; major events like the Australian Open and Tour Down Under adapt to the heat. Experts say this is among the most significant heatwaves in Australia’s history, with hotter days likely to persist into autumn.

via The Guardian|
#australia#climate-change#environment
Chile hit by deadly wildfires as heat wave sparks mass evacuations
world2 months ago

Chile hit by deadly wildfires as heat wave sparks mass evacuations

Wildfires sweeping central and southern Chile have killed at least 18 people, destroyed hundreds of homes (about 300) and burned some 8,500 hectares, forcing roughly 50,000 people to evacuate. President Boric declared a state of catastrophe in Biobio and Ñuble, authorities battled blazes amid extreme heat and strong winds, and a nighttime curfew was imposed as firefighters fought to contain the fires.

via AP News|
#catastrophe#chile#evacuations
Heatwave Devastates Thousands of Flying Foxes Across Australia
environment2 months ago

Heatwave Devastates Thousands of Flying Foxes Across Australia

Thousands of grey-headed flying foxes have died across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales during a severe heatwave—the worst mass mortality since the 2019-20 black summer—with estimates ranging from about 1,000–2,000 in SA, thousands in Victoria, and up to 1,000 in NSW. Volunteers rescued some pups, but many orphans face death from heat stress, starvation or predation, while researchers note that temperatures above 42°C dramatically reduce survival and nectar availability. Public should not handle distressed bats; wildlife groups report stretched capacity and no national rescue strategy, underscoring wildlife vulnerability to extreme heat amid climate change.

via The Guardian|
#australia#conservation#environment