Source: Fortune.com
Summary
The continental United States experienced its most abnormally hot month in 132 years of records, with March temperatures averaging 9.35°F above the 20th century normal. The average maximum temperature was 11.4°F above the 20th century average, and over 19,800 daily temperature records were broken for heat across the country. Climate experts express concern about the duration and continuation of this heat, especially after the worst snow year and hottest winter on record.
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The record-breaking heat in March, with temperatures 9.35°F above normal, is a stark reminder of the continued warming trend. Climate Central meteorologist Shel Winkley notes that this is not just a one-time event, but part of a larger pattern of extreme heat. The fact that six of the nation’s top 10 most abnormally hot months have occurred in the last 10 years is a concerning trend. The upcoming El Nino event is expected to further exacerbate this warming. The situation is “just the continuation of extraordinary heat that took place during the winter months, continuing into the spring months as well.”
Author: Evan Null
