July Shatters U.S. Heat Records | Chicago News

July shattered records as the hottest month ever for the contiguous U.S., with average temps hitting 76.9°F and record-breaking highs across the West. Nighttime lows also soared, setting new marks. Millions faced heat alerts, forcing cancellations like D.C.’s Fourth of July parade. While some areas saw heavy rain and flooding, the West battled wildfires fueled by extreme dryness. With El Niño on the rise and ocean temps already high, forecasters warn the next three months will be hotter than normal—prepare for a scorcher. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e487f034a4519835