More than 100 daily high temperature records are expected through Sunday, forecasts show High temperatures are expected to persist across large parts of the U.S. through the end of the week, potentially setting more than 100 new daily temperature records between Thursday and Sunday, according to forecasts. Meteorologist Nikki Nolan of CBS News noted that temperatures are projected to remain 30 to 40 degrees above average in the southwestern and Central states, continuing a trend that began earlier in the week as a massive heat wave expands into the western two-thirds of the country. On Thursday, March 27, 2026, Indianapolis reached 81 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking a 1907 record of 80 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. In Kansas City, Missouri, temperatures hit 93 degrees, tying the record for the warmest March day in the city’s history, which was set on Saturday. Wichita, Kansas, saw temperatures reach 95 degrees, setting a new March record high and surpassing the previous record set five days earlier. Phoenix is expected to experience temperatures of up to 100 degrees, potentially breaking a 40-year-old record. Dallas could see temperatures climb to 89 degrees, surpassing a daily record set in 2018. Amarillo, Texas, may reach 99 degrees, which would exceed a 2020 record for the date by 11 degrees. Albuquerque could hit 88 degrees, a high not seen since 1971. Other cities, including El Paso, Las Vegas, Memphis, Nashville, Oklahoma City, St. Louis, and Tulsa, are forecast to potentially break daily records with high temperatures exceeding 90 degrees. The latest wave of record-breaking heat follows over a dozen states setting records on Wednesday, with many cities hitting 90 degrees or higher. Denver, for instance, recorded its hottest March day ever.#national_weather_service #indianapolis #wichita_kansas #kansas_city_missouri #nikki_nolan
West Virginia Head Coach Mark Kellogg Motions to Players During Big 12 Tournament Game Against TCU West Virginia head coach Mark Kellogg directed his players during the second half of the Big 12 conference tournament championship game against TCU on March 8 in Kansas City, Missouri. The game, which marked a pivotal moment in the tournament, saw Kellogg actively engaging with his team as they fought for a spot in the final. The matchup highlighted the intense competition within the Big 12 conference, with both teams showcasing their determination and skill. Kellogg’s strategic guidance during the critical moments of the game underscored his role in shaping the team’s performance. The outcome of the game would determine the conference’s top seed and set the stage for the upcoming NCAA tournament, adding to the significance of the event.#tcu #big_12_tournament #west_virginia #mark_kellogg #kansas_city_missouri
