Lower 48 states
Coverage of Lower 48 states in the Nexus archive.
- Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps: 'Heat is not to be played with'
A large, long-lasting heat dome will cause dangerously high temperatures across most of the US Lower 48 states, with nighttime heat posing significant health risks and wildfire threats. Meteorologists warn of record-breaking triple-digit highs and prolonged heat exposure affecting millions.
- US had hottest March on record as nation faced ‘unprecedented’ heat
The continental US experienced its hottest March on record with temperatures 9.35F above the 20th-century average. NOAA data highlights unprecedented heat, with forecasts predicting a stronger El Niño to further increase global temperatures.
- March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
March was the hottest on record for the Lower 48 states, breaking all previous monthly records. Federal data indicates that an El Niño forecast could lead to further increases in global temperatures.
- March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
March 2023 was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, breaking the previous monthly record for extreme heat. Federal data indicates this trend could intensify with an anticipated El Niño event, which may further elevate global temperatures.