Four areas in the Desert Southwest break record for hottest day in March in the U.S.

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) - The National Weather Service (NWS) confirms four areas in the Desert Southwest broke the record for the hottest day in March in the U.S., hitting 112 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday.

According to NWS, the four areas are Yuma, Martinez Lake, Winterhaven, California and Ogilby, California.

This means the four areas beat Martinez Lake's record of 110 degrees, which it hit Thursday evening.

An Extreme Heat Warning for the Desert Southwest went into effect Thursday and will go until Sunday evening.