Is it summer? Yes. Should it be hot? Sure. Should it be THIS hot? Not quite. In fact, climate change is making this kind at least 3x more likely for: • Monday: 52.2M Americans • Tuesday: 95.4M • Wednesday: 85.5M (and almost impossible w/out it for 65.2M!) (data: @climatecentral.org)
Shel WinkleyOver two dozen states are under either a HEAT ADVISORY or EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING Monday, July 20 through (at least) Tuesday, July 21. According to Heat.gov, ~102.5 MILLION Americans are under one of these extreme heat alerts. Tue/Wed: Highs for some - Up to 105° Feels-like: as high as 115°!