Theguardian iconTheguardianJul 2, 2026

Forecasters warn of record-breaking US summer heat amid intense El Niño

More than 100 million people could be affected in week leading to 4 July, with increased risks of droughts and wildfires Meteorologists are anticipating a tumultuous summer that could rank as one of the US's hottest ever. New data released on Tuesday showed the first six months of the year were the hottest ever measured for parts of eight western states.

Forecasters warn of record-breaking US summer heat amid intense El Niño

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More than 100 million people could be affected in week leading to 4 July, with increased risks of droughts and wildfires Meteorologists are anticipating a tumultuous summer that could rank as one of the...

New data released on Tuesday showed the first six months of the year were the hottest ever measured for parts of eight western states.

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More than 100 million people could be affected in week leading to 4 July, with increased risks of droughts and wildfires Meteorologists are anticipating a tumultuous summer that could rank as one of the US's hottest ever. New data released on Tuesday showed the first six months of the year were the hottest ever measured for parts of eight western states.

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