It's so hot in the West that temperatures may even break April records soon

"Not only will temperatures break March monthly records, but this heatwave will even break April records. Over the next week, around 800 high temperature records are forecast to be neared, tied or broken at 165 locations in Western and Central states - some by more than 10 degrees - with unusual warmth set to linger into late March."

"In a post on X, meteorologist Jeff Berardelli pointed out that a forecast high temperature of 114 in Riverside County, California on Friday could break the March national temperature record of 108 in South Texas - and the April national temperature record of 113 in Death Valley, California."

"The National Weather Service in Los Angeles warned about heatstroke risks, especially for those in parked cars where temperatures can rapidly rise. The heat can be dangerous for pets, too."

The United States is experiencing its warmest March on record for daytime high temperatures, with unprecedented heat expanding across Western and Central states. Over the next week, approximately 800 high temperature records are expected to be broken, tied, or approached at 165 locations, with some temperatures exceeding records by more than 10 degrees. This heatwave will break both March and April monthly records in multiple locations. Riverside County, California could reach 114 degrees, potentially breaking the national March temperature record of 108 degrees and the April record of 113 degrees. The National Weather Service warns of heatstroke risks, particularly for people in parked vehicles and pets. Climate scientists compare this event to the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat dome that brought Seattle to 108 degrees.

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