Parts of the central and southwestern United States are experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and breaking records, including significant temperature swings in areas like Kansas, leading to heat warnings and high wildfire risk. The US Southwest heat wave continues to tumble records and raise fire risk across the region.

Weather officials are warning that an upcoming heatwave is expected to shatter temperature records across Southern California and the US Southwest, with Los Angeles specifically bracing for record March heat.

An unprecedented heatwave in March has shattered temperature records across the US Southwest, with scientists stating such extreme heat would be 'virtually impossible' without climate change.

Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro announced plans to establish a $250 million endowment aimed at supporting Latino community groups across the US Southwest.

A historic March heatwave is affecting the US Southwest, with record high temperatures and heat alerts. Scientists say this record-breaking heatwave would have been 'virtually impossible' without the climate crisis.