Event
Western US Heat Wave Early June 2016
West, US
Temperatures in the western US soared the first weekend in June thanks to a stalled high-pressure weather system.
The heat wave broke daily temperature records in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, and Arizona, with the southwestern states also seeing temperatures well above 100°F (38°C) and heat-driven wildfires.
One of the clearest findings of climate science is that global warming amplifies the intensity, duration and frequency of extreme heat events.
Jul 13, 2016 | Climate Central
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Heat Soars to Record Levels Across West, Heads East
Jun 8, 2016 | Tri Valley Central
Heat wave leads to more roadside calls
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Jul 15, 2016 | National Climate Assessment / NOAA NCDC / CICS-NC
Map: Observed US Temperature Changes, 1991 - 2012
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Jul 13, 2016 | Climate Central
Interactive Map: States at Risk due to Dangerous Heat
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Jul 8, 2016 | Environmental Protection Agency
Gif: The Extreme Shift in Extreme Weather
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