It’s been a hot summer
Summer 2024 temperature ranking compared to all summers since 1895 using Prism data. (Note: Prism data is "cooler" in the central U.S. than NCEI station data). pic.twitter.com/dp4AEUatGQ
— Brian Brettschneider (@Climatologist49) September 1, 2024
1/ You’re not just imagining it. June and July had the highest global temperatures on record for those months. And according to @NOAA this summer we passed the 14th month in a row that saw such record-high temps—that's the longest streak yet. https://t.co/5f12lJnXoN
— Slate (@Slate) August 27, 2024
Heat killed a record number of Americans last year https://t.co/SB7R3z72Mg
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 26, 2024
June through August will enter the record books as abnormally hot for a considerable portion of the Lower 48 states. https://t.co/2TKYLTccEl
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 1, 2024
When high heat and humidity combine, not even sweating can be enough to cool down. Learn how climate change may make some places literally too hot to live, and how @nasa satellite data is helping us study and prepare for a warmer world. https://t.co/0Arb8Y1ZG9
— NASA Climate (@NASAClimate) August 27, 2024
A heat index of 180°F (82.2°C) and a dew point of 97°F (36.1°C) were recorded in southern Iran today.
— Colin McCarthy (@US_Stormwatch) August 28, 2024
If these readings are confirmed this would be the highest heat index and dew point ever recorded on Earth. pic.twitter.com/SUfYnJGERT
As an extreme heat wave hits Southern California, babies and toddlers are particularly at risk for overheating. Help protect your child with these tips. https://t.co/jDgaVp73yF
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) September 5, 2024
Summers in Phoenix are notoriously hot. But after two punishing summers of record-breaking heat, the latest milestone, set Tuesday, may be the most ominous yet. https://t.co/oM46Q8U0RA
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 3, 2024
2024 is proving to be an endless summer with especially high temperatures in Phoenix.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 4, 2024
On Tuesday, the city hit its 100th straight day with at least 100 degree temperatures. https://t.co/Onem5OoV3a
Extraordinary heat in IRAN
— Extreme Temperatures Around The World (@extremetemps) September 24, 2024
Including world heat records for late September at some altitudes:
47.0 Kahnuj 500m
43.1 Khor 842m
40.9 Nehbandan 1190m
38.8 Birjand 1491m
Next days NW Mexico will try to do even "better" and reach the latest 48C/118F in Northern Hemisphere history. pic.twitter.com/b1mDVESNYy
Sad! 