Historic March Heat Wave Sweeps Across Western U.S., Setting Records
Historic March Heat Wave Sweeps Across Western U.S., Setting Records
US · Published Mar 18, 2026
A historic heat wave is sweeping across the western U.S., breaking temperature records for March.
Cities like Phoenix, Arizona, are experiencing unusually prolonged triple-digit temperatures.
The National Weather Service has issued unprecedented March extreme heat advisories for the Bay Area.
Unprecedented March heat impacting western United States
A historic heat wave is currently impacting the western United States, with temperatures reaching unprecedented levels for March. This extreme weather event affects over 100 cities across 10 states, including California and Arizona, and is comparable to heat domes typically seen in June. Phoenix, Arizona, is experiencing multiple consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures, a rarity for this time of year.
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