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Historic March Heatwave Shatters Finnish Records Across the Country with Unprecedented Temperatures

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Finland is experiencing an exceptionally warm start to spring, marking a historic anomaly that has set new records across multiple regions including southern areas where temperatures have surpassed historical highs for this time of year. In central cities like Helsingin Kaisaniemi on March 16th specifically recorded the hottest temperature in measurement history during early May (note: text says "Maaliskuun alku" which is start of April/March depending on translation, but context implies current record setting).

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    The start of March has been exceptionally warm across Finland, with Helsinki's Kaisaniemi recording the highest temperature in its measurement history.
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    Southern regions experienced even more extreme heat than historical records for this time of year during early spring 2017 (implied by context).
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    "Poikkeuksellinen tieto" was used as a recurring headline theme to describe these unprecedented weather conditions reported on March 16th.
[Mar 16, 13:49] Iltalehti reports that the unusual spring information has been renewed after over 10 years (likely a translation of 'yli 140-vuotinen' meaning >140-year record).
[Mar 16, 13:37] Finnish Meteorological Institute reports unusual spring information.
[Mar 16, 13:35] March began exceptionally warm; southern Finland recorded the hottest observation in its history for this time of year (Suomenmaa.fi).