Event Brief
Heat Wave Continues to Affect Western USA
Filed: Mar 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
Summary: A severe heat wave persists in the western USA, causing discomfort for residents typically seen in summer.
WHO: Residents
WHAT: Experiencing oppressive heat wave
WHEN: Mar 22, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
WHERE: Western USA
WHY: Heat dome shifts into the Plains
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