Climate Impact Report – 3/21

March 21, 2024

Key Facts Of The Day 3/21

From Thursday into Friday morning, a storm will move through the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, bringing up to 7 inches of snow.
This weekend, a winter storm watch was issued from New York to Maine.
A quick-hitting storm will raise flood risk and disrupt outdoor plans along the Northeast coast.

On Wednesday, high winds and low humidity helped spark dozens of wildfires across a handful of Mid-Atlantic States.
- Wildfires were reported in parts of Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
- Local states of emergency were declared in Virginia’s Augusta, Page, and Shenandoah counties.
- Public schools were also closed in Page County, Virginia, on Thursday.
A series of fires in Virginia and Maryland brought a smoky haze into the D.C. region Wednesday evening.
In the D.C. region, authorities were working to extinguish fires in Montgomery, Howard, and Prince William counties.

A new study found that working in extreme heat can double the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage for pregnant women.
Droughts starting in 2020 are a contributing factor in the nation’s historically low beef inventory.
- Nebraska and Missouri — two of the top 10 beef-producing states — experienced the largest decline in the quality of June pastureland since 2020 compared to the other top states.