Heatwave breaks temperature records in central US
Heatwave breaks temperature records in central US
Heatwave breaks temperature records in central US
Heatwave breaks temperature records in central US - AP
Heatwave breaks temperature records in central US - AP
2026/07/13 09:49
A heatwave swept through the central United States on Sunday, breaking temperature records in areas stretching from the northern plains to the Rocky Mountains.
According to preliminary data from the National Weather Service, temperatures peaked at 43 degrees Celsius (109 Fahrenheit) in Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah, and Billings, the largest city in Montana.
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These two temperatures are the highest on record for both cities since temperature recording began more than 150 years ago, surpassing previous records of 107 and 108 degrees Fahrenheit (42 degrees Celsius) respectively. The unprecedented rise in temperatures hampered efforts to fight raging wildfires in Colorado and Utah, and high temperatures are expected to persist until Tuesday.
More than a week ago, the eastern United States experienced another heatwave that pushed temperatures to around 104 degrees Fahrenheit in New York City and Philadelphia. Globally, heatwaves have become more frequent and severe due to climate change caused by the use of coal, fossil fuels, and greenhouse gas emissions. According to data from the World Health Organization, Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, with the heatwave causing more than 1,300 deaths across the region.
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Original source: Al-Yaum
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