El Paso Bakes in Record-Breaking Heat

0:00It's March 23rd. Welcome in. This is El Paso News today, where local news meets AI. El Paso is baking under summer-like heat that's way ahead of schedule for March. Over the weekend, temperatures soared to new heights, with the airport hitting 96 degrees on Sunday, March 22nd. That smashed the previous all-time March record of 93 degrees from 2017. These conditions feel more like early June than late March, according to the National Weather Service. A week cool front arrived overnight into Monday, March 23rd. Dropping highs by 5-10 degrees for some minor relief, those still above. Normal. Folks are feeling the strain from this unusual warmth, raising concerns about dehydration and heat-related illnesses. Local health officials urged staying inside during peak heat, using shades on windows, and wearing light clothes with sunscreen of heading out. Looking ahead, that brief cool down won't last. Those climb back up starting Tuesday, March 24th, peaking on Wednesday and Thursday, March

1:0225th and 26th, with more. Record threats possible. To beat the heat, drink plenty of water, skip intense outdoor work, and never leave anyone or any pet in a vehicle, even briefly, as this pattern sticks around.