Summer 2024 has been confirmed as the hottest on record, surpassing the previous record set in 2023. This new record, along with the continued trend of high temperatures, indicates the escalating impact of climate change. Experts warn that these extreme temperatures are leading to more severe weather events and increasing the frequency of heatwaves, droughts, and floods globally.
Sunday, July 21, 2024, marked the hottest day ever recorded, surpassing the previous record set in July 2023. The global average surface air temperature reached 17.09 degrees Celsius (62.76 degrees Fahrenheit), fueled by heatwaves across the United States, Europe, and Russia. Experts warn that the current heatwave trend could continue, potentially breaking records again this week. This record-breaking heat underscores the alarming reality of climate change and the urgent need for global action to curb fossil fuel reliance.
June 2024 marked the warmest month ever recorded, breaking the 1.5-degree Celsius global warming threshold for the 12th consecutive time. This alarming trend, coupled with the likelihood of 2024 surpassing 2023 as the hottest year on record, highlights the urgent need for action to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Los Angeles County and surrounding areas are experiencing record-breaking heat, prompting warnings and advisories for dangerous heat illness and wildfire risks. Death Valley National Park also reached record temperatures, with one motorcyclist succumbing to heat exposure. Las Vegas shattered its heat record, reaching 120 degrees for the first time.
Temperatures soared past 110 degrees Fahrenheit across the Southwest United States on Thursday, shattering records and prompting heat alerts. Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Death Valley National Park all experienced their earliest-ever triple-digit highs for the year. Despite the dangerously hot conditions, no heat-related deaths have been reported. However, several individuals in Phoenix and Las Vegas sought medical attention for heat exhaustion. The National Weather Service forecasts a slight cooling trend this weekend, but triple-digit temperatures are expected to persist in central and southern Arizona.
