Summary
A heat wave with unseasonably high temperatures is expected to impact several states in the Southern Plains and Midwest. Meteorologists have predicted record-breaking temperatures in areas like Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, following an earlier heat wave in the Southwest. This weather pattern could lead to more than 200 new record high temperatures across various regions.
Key Facts
- A dome of high pressure is bringing unseasonably high temperatures to at least seven states.
- Earlier, the Southwest saw temperatures reach 30 degrees above normal, breaking records.
- The National Weather Service issued extreme heat warnings that have now expired.
- New record high temperatures are anticipated in places like Denver, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.
- Most significant impacts are expected in northern Texas, eastern New Mexico, and the Oklahoma panhandle.
- Over 200 new record high temperatures are predicted across the U.S. this week.
- Widespread temperatures in the 90s and 100s are expected to break many records.
- Above-average temperatures are likely to continue through the end of March into early April.
