US West Coast Braces for Dangerous Early-Spring Heatwave

US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring

3/17/2026, 1:26:03 PM en source ↗

Summary

The US west coast is bracing for a dangerous early-spring heatwave, as severe weather grips the country from coast to coast. The extreme conditions include both record heat in the west and bitter cold in other parts of the country. Meteorologists are warning residents to take precautions as the unusual weather system intensifies.

Preview

Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold.

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