August Sets Global Temperature Record

Why it matters locally: While not unique to Indiana, extreme heat events and prolonged higher temperatures can impact agricultural yields, strain energy grids, and increase demand for emergency services across the state, including the Indianapolis Fire Department and the Fort Wayne Fire Department.

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August recorded the highest global average temperatures ever measured, according to scientific assessments. This development follows a summer during which temperatures in the United States also surpassed historical records. Researchers documented August's global average temperature as the highest on record. Simultaneously, summer temperatures across the United States exceeded all prior measurements.