Jeff Masters

The provided news articles focus on record-breaking heat in the United States during March. They describe the unprecedented nature of the heat, noting that the continental US experienced its hottest March in 132 years of records. The articles highlight the geographical spread of the heat, initially concentrated in the Southwest but expanding eastward. The articles also mention forecasts predicting a strong El Niño event that could further increase global temperatures. Jeff Masters is not mentioned in either of these articles; therefore, no information about his background, relevance, or connection to these events can be inferred from the provided text.