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Record-Breaking Heat Wave Scorches Western U.S.

Unprecedented temperatures raise concerns about climate change's escalating impacts

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Grips Western US

Experts say this one-in-500-years event is a clear marker of human-caused climate change.

Brush Fire Burns 100 Acres Near Huasna

Firefighters establish dozer line around the blaze, which was part of a planned range improvement project.

Millions Warned to Avoid Coffee, Heavy Meals Amid Extreme Heat

Scorching temperatures in the Southwest prompt health advisories to prevent dehydration and heat-related illnesses.

Southern California Shatters Heat Records in Late Winter

Temperatures soar 20-30 degrees above normal, breaking dozens of daily and all-time March heat records

Extreme Heat Warnings Issued for Central California Counties

Temperatures forecast to reach 95 degrees this week in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.

California Heat Wave Threatens to Break March Temperature Records

Forecasters predict temperatures could reach over 110 degrees in some areas, far exceeding typical March highs.

Southern California Faces Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Wave

Temperatures are expected to peak this week, shattering March records across the region.

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Coachella Valley

New high temperature records expected to be set each day this week

Extreme Weather Sweeps Across US, Impacting Over 200M

Heatwaves, blizzards, tornadoes, and floods disrupt travel and daily life nationwide

Extreme Weather Threatens Over Half of US

Heatwaves, blizzards, storms, and wildfires impact millions across the country

SoCal Braces for Extreme Heat Wave

Cooling centers open as temperatures set to soar across the region

Extreme Heat Wave Scorches SLO County

Record-breaking temperatures expected to 'obliterate' previous highs

Scorching Southern California Weather Could Bring Early Fire Season

Experts warn that the heat wave and dry conditions could lead to vegetation drying out sooner than usual.

Early Heat Wave Scorches California and Southwest

Record-breaking temperatures expected across the region this week

Lumber Yard Fire in Riverside Fueled by Santa Ana Winds

Blaze burns 2 acres, damages tractors, and spreads to nearby soccer field and golf course

Early-Season March Heat Wave Grips Central Coast

Temperatures could reach the mid-90s to near 100°F inland, with coastal areas warming into the upper 80s and lower 90s.

Dangerous Heatwave Passing Through Santa Barbara County

Record-breaking temperatures are forecast this week starting on Tuesday.

SoCal Heat Wave Prompts Opening of Cooling Centers

Dangerous temperatures expected to last nearly a week across the region

Southwest California Braces for Dangerous Early-Season Heat Wave

Extreme heat warning issued for 82-hour period as temperatures surge into triple digits