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But the new study finds that doesn't extend to extreme weather events.
The findings have implications for how weather agencies might apply AI technology to forecasting.
Ten states had their hottest March ever recorded.
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
Drought is also increasing in the U.S., particularly in the West.
California had its driest March ever recorded, with less than a quarter inch of precipitation statewide.
Hot, dry conditions make large, intense wildfires more likely.
Climate change is driving up temperatures because of planet-warming pollution emitted by burning oil, gas, and coal.
Rebecca Herscher, NPR News.
The new data was released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Ten states had their hottest March ever recorded.
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
Drought is also increasing in the U.S., particularly in the West.
California had its driest March ever recorded, with less than a quarter inch of precipitation statewide.
Hot, dry conditions make large, intense wildfires more likely.
Climate change is driving up temperatures because of planet-warming pollution emitted by burning oil, gas, and coal.
Typhoon Sinlaku is hitting the northern Mariana Islands with dangerous winds, powerful enough to down trees, knock out electricity, and even destroy wood-framed buildings.