2023 Western North America heat wave
| Areas | Western North America |
|---|---|
| Start date | May 2023 |
| Losses | |
| Deaths | 995
|
Starting in May 2023, a heat wave affected Western North America. The heat wave entailed wildfires in Alberta, record temperatures across Canada and the US, and over 100 deaths in Mexico. The heat also accelerated snow melt in mountain ranges, causing flooding and mudslides. According to scientists, climate change increased the strength of the 2023 heatwaves including in North America.