An unprecedented heat wave in the West broke the record for the hottest March temperature anywhere in the United States: 108 degrees. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe scorching heat wave continues through the weekend, with temperatures expected to peak near the national record in Southern California or Arizona. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementNebraska’s capital city Lincoln could even approach its all-time March record of 91 degrees by Saturday. As for the West, the record heat will drone on and on for days well into next week. Temperatures could break record highs in parts of Arizona, California and Nevada every day through at least next Wednesday.

Source: CNN March 21, 2026 14:37 UTC