July’s Record Heat and Wild Weather | Boston News

July shattered records across the U.S. with its hottest ever temperatures — averaging 76.9°F, over 3 degrees above normal — and even the nights stayed blisteringly warm. Every state in the Lower 48 saw above-average heat, with Wyoming hitting its all-time July high. Meanwhile, global oceans also reached record highs, fueling more extreme weather. Scientists link this to El Niño and climate change, which amplify heat and moisture, leading to wild swings: record-breaking dryness in many areas, paired with torrential downpours in places like Texas and New York. 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/07df13008a45eccb