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NOAA: July Sees Record Global Heat; Increased Drought Expected for Western US

As of Aug. 13, more than 22 percent of the contiguous US remained in a state of drought.
NOAA: July Sees Record Global Heat; Increased Drought Expected for Western US
The Anza Borrego Desert outside of Anza, Calif., on March 20, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch tTmes
T.J. Muscaro
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Nearly 20 percent of the globe’s land surface recorded record-high temperatures in July, and more than 20 percent of the contiguous United States remains in drought condition, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 

This news was shared along with other global and national climate data and forecasts by NOAA officials during the monthly climate report on Aug. 15.

T.J. Muscaro
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Based out of Tampa, Florida, TJ primarily covers weather and national politics.