July’s Hottest Ever, With Wild Weather | Oklahoma City News

July shattered records as the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous U.S., with average temps hitting 76.9°F — beating 1936 and 2012 — and even nights staying dangerously warm. Over 185 million people faced heat advisories, forcing cancellations like New York’s Fourth of July parade. A stubborn heat dome trapped sweltering conditions, with Salt Lake City topping out at 109°F — a record for the region. While the nation overall was drier than average, some areas endured torrential rain and flooding, while the West battled massive wildfires, including over 140,000 acres burned in eastern Oregon alone. With El Niño on the rise, forecasters warn above-normal temps are expected through the next three months — and stress that preparation, not just prediction, will determine how we weather what’s coming. 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/abaf9d1926287fd1