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News in English (USA) / 16.03.2026 / 11:00

Severe Heat Wave Hits California and Western U.S.

California and other western states are bracing for an unprecedented heat wave that is expected to bring record-breaking temperatures this week. Meteorologists are expressing significant concern over the extreme conditions, with forecasts indicating highs 25-35 degrees above normal in Southern California and temperatures soaring into the 90s in the Bay Area. Heat advisories have been issued across multiple regions, warning residents of dangerously hot conditions that could impact health and safety. With temperatures potentially reaching triple digits, this early-season heat wave is raising alarms about its implications for fire season and overall climate patterns. As the heat intensifies, officials are urging communities to prepare for the extreme weather.
San Francisco Chronicle, SFGATE, The New York Times, FOX 11 Los Angeles, ABC7 Los Angeles, NBC Los Angeles, KTLA, Inside Climate News, The Guardian, Newsweek