Record-Breaking Heat Across the U.S. | Indianapolis News

The U.S. just endured its hottest summer on record, with average temperatures soaring 132 years of data — breaking records set in 1936 and 2021. From scorching heatwaves to devastating floods in places like central Indiana, every state in the lower 48 saw above-average temps, while reservoirs like Lake Powell and Mead hit record lows due to a punishingly dry winter. Indiana’s summer ranked 26th hottest, still 0.6 degrees warmer than its 20th-century norm. This isn’t just about record highs — it’s about the relentless, real-world toll of climate change on our water, environment, and daily lives. 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/0541232bf34f0a4a