United States records hottest July since 1895 amid ongoing heat waves

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The United States experienced its hottest July on record since data collection began in 1895. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the average temperature for the month was 76.9F, which is 3.3 degrees above the 20th-century norm. Notably, nighttime lows also broke records, exceeding previous minimum temperature records by 0.7 degrees.

Extreme heat continues through August, particularly across the Southern United States. A heat dome is driving dangerous temperatures, with heat advisories affecting over 46 million people across eight states. Specifically, nearly 31 million people in Arizona, California, Oklahoma, and Texas are under extreme heat warnings. Forecasters expect daytime highs to reach between 100 and 115 degrees in various regions.

In Oklahoma, late August temperatures have the potential to reach year-to-date highs, fueled by a cycle of drought and soaring heat. The National Weather Service has warned that extreme heat levels may lead to increased demand for emergency room visits in the South.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · National Weather Service · Oklahoma · United States · Weather Prediction Center

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Nighttime low temperatures in the U.S. broke the previous record for hottest minimums by 0.7 degrees. everettindependent.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Extreme heat is expected to increase demand for emergency room visits in the Southern United States. www.theweather.com
[DISPUTED] Approximately 31 million people in Arizona, California, Oklahoma, and Texas are under an extreme heat warning. www.theweather.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] July was the hottest month on record in the United States since 1895. everettindependent.com
[DISPUTED] More than 46 million people across eight states are under a heat advisory. www.theweather.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The average temperature for July in the U.S. was 76.9F, which is 3.3 degrees above the 20th-century norm. everettindependent.com

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July was the hottest month on record in the U. S. [everettindependent.com]

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Late August Heat Wave Pushes Oklahoma Temperatures to Potential Year-to-Date Highs - Oklahoma Farm Report [www.oklahomafarmreport.com]

about 2 hours ago

The South smolders: Here's when dangerous heat will peak this week [www.theweather.com]

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