Western U.S. Heat Wave Ends After Setting Over 1,500 Records
• The heat wave in the Western U.S. broke over 1,500 temperature records across 11 states.
• Climate change made the early March heat wave 800 times more likely, according to the World Weather Attribution group.
• Researchers are investigating how changes in atmospheric dynamics, like the jet stream, contribute to extreme weather.
Record-breaking heat wave concludes in Western US
The recent heat wave in the Western United States has concluded after setting over 1,500 temperature records across eleven states. Driven by a heat dome, temperatures soared 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit above average. Climate Central reported that the intensity and duration of the heat wave were unprecedented, with 29% of the country experiencing maximum temperatures highly influenced by climate change.
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