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Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Seth Borenstein, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that the Lower 48 states experienced extremely high temperatures.
Temperature records were broken in the US last month. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that the Lower 48 states experienced extremely high temperatures. Nighttime temperatures were particularly notable, with lows being significantly higher than usual.
This trend is associated with climate change, according to scientists. Further information on this record-breaking heat is available from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including details on regional temperature variations and the impact of hot nights on the environment.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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