Rio de Janeiro just hit its highest temperature in at least the past decade on February 17th, reaching a high of 44°C (111°F). Shel Winkley with Climate Central explains. | Pattrn

#WATCH | Rio De Janeiro has set a new temperature record after a neighborhood on the west side, Guaratiba, recorded 62.3° Celsius on March 17. As per a report by the Rio Operations Centre (COR), this is the highest thermal sensation recorded since the Rio Alert System began taking measurements in 2014. #RioDeJaneiro #Brazil #recordtemperature #heat #Guaratiba #cnbctv18digital | CNBC-TV18