Summary
The U.S. Southwest experienced a record-breaking heat wave in March. Experts link these extreme weather patterns to ongoing climate change, which is causing unusual conditions more frequently.
Key Facts
- A heat wave in the U.S. Southwest broke March temperature records.
- The Arizona desert reached 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius), the highest March temperature recorded in the U.S.
- Experts say such extreme weather is happening more often due to climate change.
- These weather patterns are sometimes occurring at unusual times and places.
- The Southwest typically deals with high heat, but not early in the year like March.
- Climate scientists say these events are now common features of a warming planet.
