From summer temperatures to cool and windy with increasing rain chances
Published on March 23, 2026.
The weather will be cooler than usual, with temperatures reaching near record highs and a strong onshore flow increasing the likelihood of rain. The weather will also become more unpredictable, with a potential for a significant increase in the number of inches. The National Geographic team will be monitoring the situation for the second half of the decade.
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