{"id":216587,"date":"2026-03-23T13:53:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/216587\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:53:11","slug":"more-heat-on-the-way-as-el-paso-breaks-all-time-record-high-for-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/216587\/","title":{"rendered":"More heat on the way as El Paso breaks all-time record high for March"},"content":{"rendered":"

Historic heat<\/a> moved into El Paso over the weekend, shattering the all-time record high for March.<\/p>\n

The El Paso International Airport recorded a scorching temperature high of 96 degrees on Sunday, March 22, breaking the previous all-time record high of 93 degrees (set in 2017). These hot temperatures are typical for El Paso in early June, according to the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n

El Pasoans weren’t the only ones feeling the heat – a recreation community in southwestern Arizona, about 45 minutes north of Yuma reached a scorching 110 degrees on March 19, breaking the record for highest temperature ever recorded in March in the United States.<\/p>\n

Weak cool front moves in before temperatures rise again<\/p>\n

A cold front that moved in overnight is bringing some “minor relief” on Monday, March 23, according to the National Weather Service. While temperatures will be cooler by 5-10 degrees, it will still be warmer than normal.<\/p>\n

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A cold front that moved in overnight is bringing some “minor relief” on Monday, March 23, according to the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n

“Tomorrow (Tuesday, March 24), it will be as if the front was never here, as we see temperatures quickly warm through Thursday,” the National Weather Service said.<\/p>\n

Temperatures will begin to rise again with the hottest days being Wednesday and Thursday, March 25-26.<\/p>\n

How to stay safe in the heat<\/p>\n

Here are some tips on how to stay safe in the heat from the El Paso Department of Public Health:<\/p>\n

For homes, cover windows with drapes or shades, weatherstrip doors and windows, and use window reflectors, such as aluminum-foil-covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside.<\/p>\n

When outside, wear a wide hat and loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Use a minimum SPF 15 sunscreen and apply at least 20 minutes before sun exposure with reapplication every two hours.<\/p>\n

Avoid strenuous activities in the heat, which may increase the risk of dehydration and lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke.<\/p>\n

Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and stay informed of extreme weather conditions.<\/p>\n

Never leave people or pets in a car, even for a minute.<\/p>\n

Natassia Paloma may be reached at\u00a0npaloma@gannett.com<\/a>, @NatassiaPaloma on x; natassia_paloma on Instagram, and Natassia Paloma Thompson on Facebook.<\/p>\n

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