March 12 is rewriting the record books coast to coast — San Bernardino hit 92°, smashing a 67-year-old record, while Virginia Beach and Portland both logged their wettest March 12 ever. Meanwhile, the heat has been relentless all month long in the South, with Tampa averaging an 86° high through today — the warmest start to any March in the city's history.
Pine Hills, FL: Today's high of 94° would set a new record for March 12 (old record: 89° in 1928)
Gilbert, AZ: Today's high of 90° would set a new record for March 12 (old record: 82° in 1959)
San Bernardino, CA: Today's high of 92° would set a new record for March 12 (old record: 85° in 1959)
Virginia Beach, VA: Today's 1.39" of rain makes this the wettest March 12 on record
Oatfield, OR: Today's 1.58" of rain makes this the wettest March 12 on record
Oregon City, OR: Today's 1.72" of rain makes this the wettest March 12 on record
Tampa, FL: This is the warmest start to any March on record (avg high: 86° through the 12th)
Garden City, SC: This is the warmest start to any March on record (avg high: 68° through the 12th)
University, FL: This is the warmest start to any March on record (avg high: 86° through the 12th)
Washington, DC: First 80°+ day of 2026 — 24 days earlier than average