NOAA: 2012 was hottest on record for Contiguous U.S.
2012 was our warmest, and our second most extreme, year on record.
2012 was our warmest, and our second most extreme, year on record.
Experts say get ready to pay more to keep your home warm this winter.
2012 is currently outpacing the previous warmest years known since record-keeping began in 1880.
The average global temperature for August 2012 made it the fourth-warmest August since record keeping began in 1880.
Only the summers of 2011 and 1936 have had higher summer temperatures for the Lower 48.
Record hottest 12-month period for the U.S. as well.
The city will open three cooling shelters to assist residents with today’s high temperatures.
2010 still holds the record for the most 100-degree days and the most 90-degree days for Richmond.
Afternoon heat index values will range 105 to 109 degrees.
A new Climate Central animation shows the rapid progression of the U.S. drought over the past few months.
The woman now faces felony animal cruelty charges for leaving a dog in a hot car for hours.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for 11 a.m. through 8 p.m.