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Currently in Miami — August 1, 2023: Congratulations (?) on the hottest month ever in Miami
Plus, July 2023 was the hottest month in at least 120,000 years globally.
Eric Holthaus & John Morales
July 31, 2023
The weather, currently.
Heat, followed by numerous thunderstorms
As we round out the month, it is all but confirmed that July 2023 will be the warmest month ever in Miami in terms of average temperature. This record could also be broken in Fort Lauderdale, depending on the temperatures through the end of Monday. High levels of instability in the atmosphere will promote numerous showers and thunderstorms during the late afternoon on Tuesday along the east coast. Gusty winds will be the main concern with these storms, but locally heavy rainfall and flooding as well as frequent lightning will also be possible. It is also going to be hot once again for most of the day before these afternoon storms, with highs generally in the mid-90s and heat index values reaching 105-110 degrees. Overnight lows will struggle to get below 80.
El tiempo, actualmente.
A medida que completamos el mes, está casi confirmado que el julio de 2023 será el mes más cálido en la historia de Miami en términos de temperatura promedio. Este récord también podría romperse en Fort Lauderdale, dependiendo de las temperaturas hasta el final del lunes. Altos niveles de inestabilidad en la atmósfera promoverán numerosos aguaceros y tormentas eléctricas durante la tarde del martes a lo largo de la costa este. Las ráfagas de viento serán la principal preocupación con estas tormentas, pero también serán posibles fuertes lluvias locales e inundaciones, así como relámpagos frecuentes. Mientras tanto, el calor continuará durante la mayor parte del martes antes de estas tormentas vespertinas, con temperaturas máximas generalmente en el rango medio de los 90 grados e índices de calor entre 105 y 110. Las mínimas nocturnas tendrán dificultades para caer por debajo de 80.
What you need to know, currently.
The numbers are in, and July 2023 will be the hottest month in recorded history — possibly in at least 120,000 years.
“These are the hottest temperatures in human history,” said Samantha Burgess, deputy director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, a division of the European Union.
According to the Berkeley Earth project, the odds are now 81% that this year will end up being the hottest in history. And since we’re in a strengthening El Niño, it’s already nearly certain that 2024 will be hotter than 2023.
I don’t care that it’s the hottest day in 100,000+ years. I care about what we’re doing to stop it from getting hotter and to help those least responsible for causing climate change to adapt.
— David Ho (@_david_ho_)
2:08 PM • Jul 6, 2023
At some level, records like these don’t matter much unless they are tied to stronger efforts to systematically phase out the fossil fuels that are responsible. Only then will meaningful climate action be possible.
Currently’s sister publication, The Phoenix, has published a list today of how each one of us can ramp up efforts to connect these climate disasters with the need for profound social change.
What you can do, currently.
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