UC Merced Climate Experts Explain Why March Heat Wave is Dangerous
March 17, 2026
March 17, 2026
MERCED, California, March 17 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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UC Merced Climate Experts Explain Why March Heat Wave is Dangerous
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Temperatures in the 90s are nothing new to the northern San Joaquin Valley. But having them in March, as expected this week, is unusual and potentially dangerous.
An exceptionally strong ridge of high pressure will bring record-breaking heat to the entire region, . . .
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UC Merced Climate Experts Explain Why March Heat Wave is Dangerous
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Temperatures in the 90s are nothing new to the northern San Joaquin Valley. But having them in March, as expected this week, is unusual and potentially dangerous.
An exceptionally strong ridge of high pressure will bring record-breaking heat to the entire region, . . .