Zack LabeExcessive heat warnings, red flag warnings for wildfire conditions, and monthly temperature records being shattered yet again.
This historic heatwave continues, with temperatures made at least 5× more likely by human-caused climate change today.
Looking at the extended forecast (which has uncertainties), Climate Shift Index (CSI) Level 5 conditions (maximum on the scale) are forecast every day through the end of March across large parts of states like Arizona and Colorado. CSI 5 indicates an exceptional event influenced by climate change.