Freak March Heat Wave Grips US with Record Temps

A freak March heat wave blasts Southern California and the Southwest with summer-like temps, pushing 90s to triple digits across coasts, valleys and deserts starting Thursday. High pressure builds for record-breaking highs 20-30 degrees above normal, peaking Friday with 97 in Burbank, 98 in Coachella Valley and 90s even along the coast. National Weather Service calls it unprecedented, issuing heat advisories through Friday for health risks like heat illness, especially for vulnerable groups. Read more about this...