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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reported that July 2026 set a record as the hottest month in the contiguous United States. This heat was particularly pronounced in the Mountain West, Southwest, Northern Plains, and Southeast, despite cooler temperatures in Alaska.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reported that July 2026 set a record as the hottest month in the contiguous United States. This heat was particularly pronounced in the Mountain West, Southwest, Northern Plains, and Southeast, despite cooler temperatures in Alaska.
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