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This summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Seth Borenstein, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Currently, the year is shaping up to be the third-hottest, behind 2024 and 2025.
Scientists are warning that this summer may not be the hottest on record yet, but that could change with the strengthening of El Nino. Currently, the year is shaping up to be the third-hottest, behind 2024 and 2025. Global temperatures are expected to spike due to a combination of human-caused global warming and El Nino.
This could potentially lead to 2026 becoming the hottest year on record by the end of the year. Further information on the forecast and its potential impact is available from climate scientists and other sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: safety Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Scientists are warning that this summer may not be the hottest on record yet, but that could change with the strengthening of El Nino. Currently, the year is shaping up to be the third-hottest…
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