SCIENCEJul 2 · 11:30 UTCGUARDIAN USEric Holthaus

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

Forecasters warn of record-breaking US summer heat linked to El Niño, with over 100 million people potentially affected by July 4. Risks include droughts and wildfires, as the first six months of 2024 were the hottest on record in parts of eight western states.

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