This summer isn't breaking heat records—yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say

https://phys.org/news/2026-08-summer-isnt-el-nino-scientists.html

Wildfires are burning in North America and Europe. Deadly heat waves have parked over cities and the world's oceans are the hottest ever recorded for this time of year. A strengthening El Niño is forecast to be off-the-charts, spiking global temperatures and warping weather all over.


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wersooth@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 13d

this sounds pure BS to me. at least 3 records are already broken this summer I know. I didn't remember having 40+ C in summer other than perhaps south italy or south spain.