Last year, extreme heat waves swept across the globe, bringing record-breaking heat and cold winters to both the northern and southern hemispheres.
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The high temperatures forecast for Friday were very high.
Source: Climate Reanalyzer, Climate Change Institute, University of Maine, using data from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction Global Forecast System
Earth has had its hottest start to the year on record, with every month from June 2023 through May 2024 set to be its hottest on record, and last year being the warmest overall. Scientists say 2024 could surpass last year’s record and become the warmest year on record.
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Temperatures expected to be above normal on Friday
Number of days on July 19th above or below the 1979-2000 average
Source: Climate Reanalyzer, Climate Change Institute, University of Maine, using data from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction Global Forecast System
The continued extreme heat is due in large part to continued emissions of greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels.
Note: The map on this page shows temperature forecasts for the period from 8 PM on July 18 to 8 PM on July 19. All times are Eastern Standard Time.