Unprecedented heatwave brings unrelenting temperatures to the Western United States in early October

The coming days are expected to bring continued hot conditions across several states in the western United States, with dozens of heat records potentially being set from California to Colorado. Cities such as Lake Tahoe, Reno, Las Vegas, Colorado Springs, and Denver are among those expected to experience record-breaking temperatures. This warm start to October follows a summer of extreme temperatures, with both Arizona and California experiencing their warmest summers on record in 2024, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The worsening trend of extreme heat is attributed to climate change, with studies showing that as the planet warms, heat waves are becoming more likely, more intense, and longer lasting. It is predicted that these extreme heat events will continue to increase in frequency and severity in the future.

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