# Las Vegas Sun News

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-23**: Peak Intensity — Las Vegas records its hottest March day in over 50 years, reaching triple digits in some areas.
- **2026-03-22**: Red Flag Warnings — National Weather Service issues widespread fire weather warnings for NV, AZ, and CA.
- **2026-03-21**: Initial Records Broken — Southern California coastal and inland regions see temperatures hit 90+ degrees.
- **2026-03-20**: Heat Dome Forms — High-pressure system begins building over the Great Basin, trapping warm air.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Record Heat Wave Grips US Southwest, Escalating Early Wildfire Risks
2026-03-23 13:18:11 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

An unprecedented March heat wave is shattering temperature records across the US Southwest, triggering urgent fire weather warnings. The early-season surge is straining local infrastructure and signaling a potentially volatile wildfire season ahead.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/us-southwest-heat-wave-records-fire-risk

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