Event Brief
Heat wave hits Southwest and West with record highs
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 9:01 AM ET
Summary: A heat wave sets over the western U.S., with over 60 record highs, including 98°F in Downtown L.A.
WHO: Heat wave
WHAT: Record high temperatures
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 8:24 AM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles
WHY: Extreme weather conditions
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