July 2026 Poised to Be U.S. Warmest Month on Record, With West Fire Risk Rising
TL;DR
July 2026 is on track to become the warmest month on record across the contiguous United States, as a heat dome drives record-high temperatures and heightens wildfire risk in the West.
- Scorching July may end up the warmest month on record across the U.S. The Washington Post
- A record-challenging heat dome is about to bake the West with the summer’s hottest temperatures so far East Idaho News
- Heat wave to scorch the U.S. this week — and some cities will experience 'feels like' heat index of 115°F Yahoo News Canada
- 100 Degrees? That May Be Low End of What's Set for West Newser
- The Western United States Is Facing a Weekend of Record Heat The New York Times
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