The year so far: hottest and driest in U.S. history

People walking amid the cherry blossoms in bloom, Washington, D.C., 3/30/2026

After a season-defying March heat wave pushed things into overdrive, it’s an open question – and a crucial one – how soon more generous moisture might arrive.

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