Extreme heat broke meteorological records, canceled flights, and made life miserable for millions of people.
Published Jun 23, 2017
This map depicts land surface temperature anomalies for July 20 to 27, 2011, in the midst of a month-long heatwave across much of the United States.
Published Aug 6, 2011
In the United States, pervasive and persistent heat domes put more than 150 million people under heat warnings and advisories in the month of July.
Published Aug 2, 2022Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Human Presence Remote Sensing
All-time national and regional records for summer temperatures have fallen several times in recent weeks.
Published Aug 16, 2013
July’s extreme heat in the United States radiated energy out into space as shown in this image from July 22, 2011.
Published Aug 31, 2011
In the summer of 2016, extreme heat waves gripped Siberia, the Middle East, and North America.
Published Aug 11, 2016
In June 2021, all-time temperature records fell in multiple cities in the U.S. and Canada during a “historic and dangerous” heatwave.
Published Jun 28, 2021Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Fires Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
Record-breaking heat has exacerbated clusters of wildfires burning throughout the state.
Published Jul 9, 2019
alert message
