U.S. Posts Record-Breaking March Heat as Strong El Niño Looms
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March was the hottest month on record for the continental U.S. in NOAA data, with an average of 50.85°F (10.47°C) and ~9.35°F (5.19°C) above the 20th‑century normal, driving a surge of all‑time daily and monthly heat records. Forecasters anticipate a super‑strong El Niño this summer/fall that could push global temperatures higher for years and reshape weather patterns, potentially influencing drought, rainfall, and hurricane activity.
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