Event Brief
Hottest March Ever Recorded in the USA
Filed: Apr 02, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Summary: March 2026 saw record-breaking temperatures in the USA, signaling a severe fire season ahead.
WHO: National Weather Service
WHAT: Record-breaking temperatures and drought conditions
WHEN: Apr 02, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: March 2026 was the warmest on record, with over 1,500 temperature records broken.
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