Unprecedented Heat Wave Breaks March Temperature Records in the US
The continental US just experienced its hottest March on record, with temperatures soaring far above normal. Experts warn of a looming El Niño that could further amplify global warming.
The continental United States has just endured its most abnormally hot March in 132 years of recorded weather data, according to the latest figures from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The persistent and unseasonable heat that gripped the nation during the month was truly unprecedented, with the average March temperature reaching 50.85°F (10.47°C) - a staggering 9.35°F (5.19°C) above the 20th-century average for the month.
This shatters the previous record for the hottest March on record, underscoring the alarming impacts of climate change on the country's weather patterns. Experts warn that the situation is likely to worsen in the coming year, as forecasts indicate a potentially super-strength El Niño event is brewing in the Pacific Ocean.
Source: The Guardian
