Southern California is rewriting the history books this St. Patrick's Day — San Bernardino and North Tustin both hit 100°, obliterating March 17 records that had stood for decades, with San Bernardino's old mark of 83° (set back in 1956) getting crushed by a stunning 17 degrees. Meanwhile, the unseasonable heat isn't just a West Coast story: Sharonville and Forest Park, Ohio are wrapping up the warmest start to any March on record, averaging 62° highs through the 17th.
San Bernardino, CA: Today's high of 100° would set a new record for March 17 (old record: 83° in 1956)
Loma Linda, CA: Today's high of 98° would set a new record for March 17 (old record: 83° in 1956)
North Tustin, CA: Today's high of 100° would set a new record for March 17 (old record: 94° in 1978)
Key Largo, FL: Today's 1.81" of rain makes this the wettest March 17 on record
Kapaau, HI: Today's 0.92" of rain makes this the wettest March 17 on record
Mexico, 09: Today's 0.88" of rain makes this the wettest March 17 on record
Sharonville, OH: This is the warmest start to any March on record (avg high: 62° through the 17th)
Red Bank, TN: This is the warmest start to any March on record (avg high: 68° through the 17th)
Forest Park, OH: This is the warmest start to any March on record (avg high: 62° through the 17th)
Sierra Vista, AZ: 26 consecutive days without measurable precipitation