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Cottonwood Fire
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Aspen Acres Fire
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Gold Mountain Fire
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Forecasts & Analysis
Western Heat Wave July 2026: Montana Hit 115°F as 350 Records Fell
The July 11—13, 2026 heat dome broke roughly 350 daily high-temperature records across the northern Rockies and Plains. Miles City, MT hit 115°F, Salt Lake City 109°F, and 109 of the records replaced marks set in 2002 — measured from 56 years of NOAA daily records.
US Drought 2026: How Bad It Is and the Driest States
About 40% of the US is in drought this July, but the deepest 2026 rainfall deficits are in the Southeast: Arkansas is down ~12 inches, North Carolina down ~10. We ranked every state's shortfall from 139M NOAA records and checked it against the official US Drought Monitor.
July 2026 East Coast Heat Wave: Every Record It Broke, DC to Boston
The July 2—4, 2026 heat dome broke or tied a daily high-temperature record in every one of the nine East Coast cities we analyzed. Atlantic City hit 105.9°F, Newark 105°F, and New York City reached 100°F for the first time since 2012 — measured from 56 years of NOAA daily records.
June 2026 Was a Top-5 Hottest June for Boston, Philly & DC — But Not Texas
We ranked 27 US cities by how far June 2026 ran above their 56-year average using 139M NOAA records. Boston led at +4.6°F (4th-warmest June in 57 years); Seattle and Portland ran 3°F+ above normal; but San Antonio and Memphis finished below average. The month ended with a record-breaking July 4th heat dome.
UK Heatwave 2026: When Will It End, and Every Record That Fell
The UK's third heatwave of 2026 is under way, forecast to peak near 35–36°C in mid-July before breaking down toward the weekend of 18–19 July. The year's hottest day remains a provisional 37.3°C at Santon Downham, Suffolk (26 June). Here's when this spell ends, plus every record 2026 has already broken.
2026 European Heatwave: Record Temperatures Country-by-Country
A running record of the 2026 European heatwave. Spain peaked at 45.1°C and Germany hit a provisional national-record 41.7°C in late June; a fresh heat dome reloaded over Western Europe in July with the Iberian Peninsula back in the low-to-mid 40s°C. Country-by-country records, the ~9,900 estimated death toll, and how it compares to 2003 and 2022.
The Hottest Temperatures Ever Recorded in Europe (Every Country)
Every European country ranked by its all-time record high — from Sicily's WMO-verified 48.8°C (119.8°F) to the UK's 40.3°C and Ireland's 33.3°C from 1887. Six countries have topped 45°C, all Mediterranean. Plus the June 2026 solstice heatwave breaking records across the continent and why southern Europe keeps climbing.
Arizona Monsoon 2026: Phoenix Rainfall by the Numbers
Phoenix averages just 2.56 inches of monsoon rain, but it has ranged from 9.57 inches (1984) to 0.15 inches (2023, the driest on record). We pulled 70 years of NOAA data on when Arizona's monsoon starts, how much rain to expect, Tucson vs Phoenix, and the wetter-than-normal 2026 outlook.
Every State's Hottest June on Record: All 50 States Ranked
California leads at 125.6°F (Death Valley, 2013). But the real story: 21 states set their hottest June day during the 2012 heat wave, and 37 of 50 records have fallen since 2010. All 50 states ranked with decade trends and city warming data from 139M NOAA records.
El Niño Hurricane Seasons: What 75 Years of Data Actually Show
We analyzed all 25 El Niño Atlantic hurricane seasons since 1950. El Niño cuts named storms by 35% on average — but Hurricane Andrew (Cat 5), Michael (Cat 5), and the devastating 2004 quad-Florida strike all happened during El Niño years. Full table with storm counts, landfalls, and damages.
Kilauea Episode 48: How Wind Patterns Shaped Hawaii’s Record-Breaking Eruption
Kilauea’s 48th eruption episode broke Pu’u’o’o’s all-time record on June 1, 2026. Northeast winds pushed the 25,000-foot ash plume over Hilo, canceling flights. Analysis of wind conditions during the 10 most recent episodes reveals why weather determines eruption impact.
Wildfire Season 2026: What 43 Years of Fire Data Show About El Niño Summers
AccuWeather forecasts 5.5–8 million acres burned in 2026. We cross-referenced 43 years of NIFC wildfire data with every El Niño since 1983. The 4 worst fire seasons? Two were strong El Niño years. Here’s the full analysis.
Southwest Heat Wave 2026: Phoenix Hit 115°F Before Summer Even Started
Phoenix reached 115°F on May 8 — the earliest such reading in Arizona history. Yale called the 2026 Southwest heat wave one of six most astonishing weather events of the century. Historical comparison from 139M NOAA records.
Every State's Hottest May on Record, Ranked — and How 2026 Changed the List
We analyzed 75 years of NOAA temperature records for all 50 states. May 2026 broke or tied monthly records in at least 18 states. Arizona hit 115°F three weeks earlier than ever before.
2026 Is on Track to Be the Hottest Year in US History
Every rolling 12-month window since April 2025 has been the warmest on record. March shattered the all-time departure record by 9.35°F. 18 states set new monthly records through April. Plus: Super El Niño, record drought, and what to expect next.
May 2026 Super Tornado Outbreak: 206 Tornadoes, 78 Deaths & the First Minnesota EF5
162 tornadoes in 24 hours — the 2nd most ever. 78 dead across 12 states. Rochester’s EF5 was Minnesota’s first and the first US EF5 in 13 years. How NOAA SPC data ranks this against the 2011 and 1974 super outbreaks.
El Niño 2026 Forecast: Could Be the Strongest on Record
CPC issues El Niño Advisory — 63% chance of very strong event by winter. ECMWF projects +3°C SST anomaly, potentially strongest since 1877. Region-by-region analysis from 139M NOAA records.
Hurricane Season 2026: Arthur Makes Landfall as El Niño Keeps Atlantic Quiet
TS Arthur made landfall in Texas June 18 — the first Atlantic named storm of 2026. CSU forecasts just 11 storms. CPC issued El Niño Advisory June 11, 63% chance very strong by winter. 2026 name list corrected. State-by-state risk from 170+ years of NOAA data.
Summer 2026 Forecast: El Niño Confirmed, 36 States Above-Normal Heat
El Niño officially confirmed (CPC Advisory June 11). ECMWF: could be strongest ever recorded. 36 states face above-normal heat. CSU lowers hurricane forecast to 11 storms. Updated June 16.
Tornadoes of 2026: 500+ Tornadoes, 78 Deaths, First Minnesota EF5
500+ tornadoes and 78 deaths in 2026. The May super outbreak produced 162 tornadoes in 24 hours — the 2nd largest single-day count ever. State-by-state data and historical comparison from NOAA SPC records.
March 2026 Heat Wave Shattered Records in 14 States
112°F in mid-March. 7,000+ daily records broken. State-by-state breakdown with city departure tables, cascading impacts on wildfire risk and snowpack, and the climate attribution science.
Winter 2025-26 Was the 2nd Warmest on Record
The winter of 2025-26 was the second warmest in 131 years of US records. Nine states broke all-time records. See city-level data from 55+ years of NOAA observations.
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