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Unprecedented Heat Wave Grips US, Linked to Climate Change

A massive heat dome is causing record-breaking temperatures across the US, with highs reaching 112°F in Arizona and California. This event has already broken the hottest March day on record by four degrees Fahrenheit. The heat is expected to spread eastward, potentially covering more ground than previous waves, and could last until mid-next week. The southern and central Plains are predicted to hit the nineties Fahrenheit by Wednesday. Early snowmelt in Colorado and California mountains raises concerns about summer water shortages and increased wildfire risks. A new report links this freak early heat to human-caused climate change, with fossil fuels adding at least 4.7°F to the temperatures. The stalled jet stream is trapping the hot air in place, even as heavy rains flood Hawaii. The heat dome is expected to ease by late next week, providing a much-needed break.

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