US EditionWhy Is There a Heat Wave in March? The Science Behind High Pressure
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The western United States is facing an intense heat wave that could last more than a week. Temperatures are expected to exceed 40°C in many areas, which is extremely unusual for mid-March and more reminiscent of summer conditions. Meteorologists expect a number of records to be broken, including the all-time high for March.
Why is there a heat wave in March? The science behind high pressure
By CBS Bay Area This week, the Western US is facing an atypical March heat wave, bringing near-record high temperatures across many locations. San Jose, Livermore, Napa, Concord, and many other inland areas will be within reach of the 90° mark, which would either tie or break all-time record warm temperatures for the month of March. The reason? A strong area of high pressure is building overhead. In general, high pressure brings dry and warm we…
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