Record-Breaking Temperatures Expected Across Southwest US This Weekend, Linked to Climate Change

This weekend, the Southwest region of the United States is expected to experience extreme temperatures, with some areas reaching up to 130 degrees Fahrenheit. This heat wave is the latest in a series of extreme weather events that have been linked to climate change.

According to the National Weather Service, a “searing heat wave is set to engulf much of the West Coast, the Great Basin, and the Southwest” this weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach into the triple digits across large portions of the country.

The heat wave is believed to be the result of El Niño, which is characterized by warmer sea surface temperatures. However, experts have warned that the current climate crisis is much more than just El Niño.

The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently concluded that the world is in its hottest period in the last 125,000 years. This conclusion was based on data from the past week, which showed that the world had its hottest week on record, following the hottest June on record.

The extreme weather conditions have caused flooding, wildfires, and record-breaking temperatures across the world. These events are a stark reminder of the urgent need to address climate change. It is essential that governments and citizens take action to reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.