Warmest day of 2026 possible Sunday with stronger storm risk
By Keith Gibson
Published on March 20, 2026.
The potential for the warmest day of 2026 in history is Sunday, but it comes with a strong storm threat. The potential for isolated strong to severe storms is expected. The main threats are large hail and damaging winds. The weather forecast is expected to be followed by record highs in the mid-20th century.
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