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Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
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· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported a new high for the contiguous states.
Temperature records were broken in the US last month. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported a new high for the contiguous states. Further information is available from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The heat was particularly pronounced in certain regions, including the Mountain West and Southeast. Details about the record-breaking heat can be found through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which tracks temperature data across the US.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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