Rapid Temperature Swings in Las Vegas
Las Vegas recently experienced a drastic temperature shift from 104°F to 62°F within just four days, demonstrating the unpredictability of climate change. Doug McIntyre explains how a heat dome trapped hot air over the region, only to be displaced by cooler Pacific air and winds from the north. Such rapid swings, which extend summer heat into autumn, are becoming more frequent, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on weather patterns.
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