Disaster● ElevatedAug 11 · Aug 11, 2026, 12:15 AM
Lower 48 records hottest July on record
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from thebusinessjournal.com · United States
The Lower 48 states have experienced their hottest July on record. This signifies a notable extreme weather event with potential widespread impacts.
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