Record heatwave persists as fire danger increases this weekend
By Dylan Smith
Published on March 20, 2026.
A record-breaking heat is expected to continue across the South Plains, affecting the area for the next few days and potentially increasing fire danger. The current record for the hottest 2-day high temperature in the month of March is 97°. The timing of the next cold front is dependent on the timing of it. Meanwhile, low temperatures are expected to remain around 50 degrees for the second consecutive night.
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