Summary
Arizona and other parts of the U.S. Southwest are experiencing a significant heat wave, with several cities breaking temperature records. The heat wave is causing temperatures to rise well above normal levels for this time of year, setting new daily and monthly records in multiple locations.
Key Facts
- Arizona is experiencing an early-season heat wave with temperatures much higher than usual.
- Phoenix recorded a temperature of 102 degrees, setting a new daily and monthly record for March.
- Other cities, including Yuma and El Centro, also set new temperature records.
- Future forecasts predict temperatures will continue to rise, with highs of 105-106 degrees expected in Phoenix.
- The Weather Prediction Center reported that triple-digit temperatures are developing in Southern California and the Desert Southwest.
- Las Vegas, Palm Springs, and Flagstaff have set record high temperatures as well.
- Extreme heat warnings are in place for western and southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of southern California.
