Heatwave Blasts Southwest, Threatens Water Supplies

0:00Today is March 17th. Here's what's making headlines worldwide. A powerful heat dome is bringing an unusually early heat wave to the southwestern United States this week, with temperatures feeling more like early, summer than mid-March. In Phoenix, Arizona, forecasters expect highs over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, as early as Wednesday, the soonest triple-digit heat has hit the bottom, city in almost 40 years. This system is trapping scorching air across parts of California, Nevada, and Arizona, where readings could run 20 to 30 degrees above normal. The heat is set to stick around for several days, with highs topping 90 degrees Fahrenheit in many spots, including coastal areas and pushing. Past 110 degrees in deserts. Overnight lows will offer little relief, putting extra stress on the region. Heat advisories are already out for sections of California, from the Bay Area to the Central Coast. Officials are urging people to look out for the elderly and others at risk,

1:00and to plan activities away from the hottest parts of the day. The timing is especially tough with high tourist traffic, making a risky for folks coming from cooler places who aren't used to the heat. Beyond people, this early blast threatens California's snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Warmer air is speeding up snow melt weeks ahead of schedule, which could lead to less water and reservoirs, come summer and raise the odds of shortages. Landscapes may dry out faster, too, feeding into a potentially worse wildfire season. While wildfire danger stays low in the southwest thanks to calm winds, it's higher farther east near the Rockies and High Plains. This heat follows recent blizzards in the Midwest and storms on the east coast, and above normal temperatures should spread nationwide by next week. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, LinkedIn the description, a pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I-SallyPillow.com Made in AI