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NOAA says the Lower 48 US states set a record for hottest month ever in July

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Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 52m ago
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1h ago The Storm Prediction Center at NOAA is starting to show thunderstorm potential along the Sierra by mid week. We could start to see isolated storms across portions of Modoc County around Thursday af… -1.0
1h ago The heat was so widespread that every one of the Lower 48 states was at least 1 degree Fahrenheit (nearly 0.6 degrees Celsius) warmer than the 20th century average, said Russ Vose, chief of monitor… ×2 -3.0
2h ago Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued Mesoscale Discussion #1905 at 6:15 p.m. ET in which it indicated a possibility of a severe thunderstorm watch in the northern half of Indiana (within the blue l… -1.5
5h ago And it’s showing up in the global data maps: the latest marine heatwave tracker from NOAA shows that there are marine heatwaves in all of the Earth’s ocean basins, with a particularly intense heatw… -4.0
5h ago Also, if you or someone you know has been directly impacted by one of these tornadoes, please share this 'Tornado Tales' research page. https://inside.nssl.noaa.gov/tornado-tales/ This research he… +3.0
7h ago Extreme heat The contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July, according to the NOAA. via Associated Press -3.0
7h ago Severe Thunderstorm Watch to 9 pm including most of DC/Baltimore region - www.spc.noaa.gov/products/wat... #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx -2.0
8h ago #climate change #El Niño #extreme heat #fuel #heat #heat dome #Li #monitoring #NOAA #research #target #temperature record 🌐 www.newsmart.ch -2.5
9h ago Yes it’s down. Also went to NOAA dot gov to try & get into weather that way — no go. Drought dot gov IS working, though. -1.0
9h ago Atlantic hurricane season update: NOAA keeps below-normal forecast, only 5% chance of above-normal. +1.5
9h ago 💡 This week in the ESIP network... 8/10 - Exploring Drought in the Wildfire: An Introduction - NOAA buff.ly/OzShx2K 8/10-14 - Hacking Limnology 2026 - DSOS and AEMON-J buff.ly/bA3txTh 8/12 - CDI… +2.5
10h ago Illinois' record severe weather year continues into August with more storms, heavy rain, and damage overnight. Illinois @nws.noaa.gov offices have made more severe t-storm + tornado warnings this y… -3.0
11h ago Large portions of the US are experiencing extreme heat. Time to PrepTheKids www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/ -3.0
17h ago 🌪️ SPC mesoscale discussion may include central Illinois. Concern: Severe Thunderstorm Watch 550...551... ... Source: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md1891.html -1.5
21h ago 🌪️ SPC mesoscale discussion may include central Illinois. Concern: Severe Thunderstorm Watch 550... Main idea: Severe potential continues within WW550. Source: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md… -2.0
23h ago 🌪️ SPC mesoscale discussion may include central Illinois. Concern: Severe potential...Severe Thunderstorm Watch likely Watch probability: 80 percent ... Source: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/m… -2.5
1d ago 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions Remain Below Average NOAA Raises Odds of Below-Normal 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season There is some encouraging news for Florida residents and travelers a… +3.0
1d ago There is a Marginal Risk of strong to severe storms this afternoon and evening for the western parts of North Carolina... Strong winds would be the main severe weather threat. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx … -1.0
1d ago Imagine a hurricane striking without warning. Fortunately, NOAA—targeted for dismantling by billionaires Trump and Musk—still functions, though at sharply reduced capacity. #Art Julius Stockfleth.… -3.0
53m ago At 6:48 PM EDT, 6 SSE Fishing Creek [Anz543 Co, MD] Mesonet reports Marine Tstm Wind of 39.00 mph. A thunderstorm produced estimated wind gusts to 34 knots (39 MPH) near the Lower Hooper Island Wea… -2.5
2h ago There may not be a 'drought' but things are not OK. The Union Canal is at a lower level than many have seen, 10-12" or so below normal, equating to around 1/4 of its capacity. The feeder reservoir … -4.0
3h ago RIW issues A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL NATRONA COUNTY THROUGH 430 PM MDT [wind: 55 MPH, hail: 0.00 IN] for Casper Mountain, Natrona County Lower Elevations [WY]... at Mon, 10 Au… -2.5
3h ago A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL NATRONA COUNTY THROUGH 430 PM MDT [wind: 55 MPH, hail: 0.00 IN] for Casper Mountain, Natrona County Lower Elevations [WY] Link -3.5
3h ago I lived in northern Baltimore Co. (many years ago now) and an EF 0 tornado took the roofs and side walls off many apartments units in my complex, my unit itself was spared, as we were in a lower le… -4.0
3h ago Coastal Flood Statement issued August 10 at 5:19PM EDT until August 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Lower Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through Tuesday … -2.5
3h ago Income isn’t supposed to play a role in how much housing assistance FEMA gives families. But in some North Carolina counties, the highest-income homeowners received two to three times as much mone… -4.0
4h ago NYC launches study to cool subway stations plagued by extreme heat. The congestion pricing-funded project would explore ways to lower platform temperatures and recycle excess heat. +4.0
4h ago ⚠️ A tornado warning has been issued for the region including BWI Marshall Airport. Airline flight operations are temporarily paused. Passengers should avoid windows and proceed to the lower level … -5.0
9h ago Severe Thunderstorm Near Marietta Moving SE At 20 MPH. 60 MPH Wind Gusts, Penny Size Hail. Locations Impacted Include Marietta, St. Marys, Williamstown, Sistersville, Belmont, Boaz, Newport, Matamo… -5.0
15h ago A fifth heatwave. People at risk across the country. But the new Government is silent. Time to tax fossil fuel companies to fund firefighting helicopters. And to race to lower carbon energy an… -3.5

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