Rio De Janeiro hits record 62.3 °C (144.14 °F) thermal sensation, Brazil

Rio De Janeiro hits record 62.3 °C (144.14 °F) thermal sensation, Brazil

Guaratiba, a neighborhood on Rio De Janeiro’s west side, recorded a thermal sensation of 62.3 °C (144.14 °F) at 09:55 LT on Sunday, March 17, 2024, marking the highest value since the Rio Alert System’s inception in 2014. The intense heat, exacerbated by high humidity, has led to increased beach and pool attendance amidst reports of water shortages.

Thousands of high temperature records broken across Africa

Thousands of high temperature records broken across Africa

A wave of exceptionally hot weather has led to the shattering of thousands of temperature records across Africa. Nations from Cameroon to Mauritius have experienced unprecedented heat, marking historic highs for the month of March.

Oregon facing one of its hottest five-day stretches on record, U.S.

Oregon facing one of its hottest five-day stretches on record, U.S.

There is high confidence in a dangerous heat wave in the Pacific Northwest, with locations in the interior valleys and lower elevations of western Oregon facing one of their hottest five-day stretches on record (by average temperature), with above 38 °C (100 °F) highs likely.

Scorching heatwave claims 13 lives across Southeast US, strains power grid

Scorching heatwave claims 13 lives across Southeast US, strains power grid

On June 28, 2023, an intense heatwave responsible for at least 13 deaths spread across the Southeast US, extending the reach of official warnings about hazardous temperatures. This comes as California anticipates its first significant heatwave of the year, and Texas faces record-high power demand due to the extreme conditions.