Earth had its hottest August in 176 years, and 2026 may be a record year
August and summer shattered heat records and the intensifying El Niño could set a new warmest year in 2026. Here are the notables from just-released reports.
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Potentially historic super El Niño: What does it mean for your weather?
The Pacific continues to warm and could turn historic, having widespread impacts on hurricane season, temperatures, rain and snowfall this fall and winter.
How this summer's heat and rain may impact this fall’s pumpkin crops
Pumpkins are sensitive to weather, so a record warm July and a soggy June for the top pumpkin-producing state may mean fewer pumpkins this fall.
Atlantic hurricane season peak: no storms and a record hurricane delay
The second week of September has typically been the most active time of hurricane season. But this year's map is blank. And it has El Niño written all over it.
Hurricane season maps tracker: cone, water temps and more
We have the maps you need to monitor the tropics, including tracks, current weather and other areas to watch.
