The summer of 2023 is coming to an end, but the relentless heat continues to scorch Texas. Record-breaking temperatures are expected in Dallas this weekend, with highs of 109 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday and 110 degrees on Sunday, surpassing the previous records set in 2011. The extreme heatwave that Texas is experiencing is just one example of the severe weather events that scientists have been warning about as a result of climate change. The entire globe has been affected, with June and July both setting records for high temperatures. In addition to the heat, wildfires, floods, and droughts have caused problems worldwide.
The Pacific Northwest recently experienced record-breaking high temperatures as well, with Portland International Airport reaching a daily high of 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Seattle also saw unprecedented warmth, with three consecutive days of lows above 67 degrees, a first in 130 years of recorded weather. The Phoenix area endured a historic heatwave, with 31 consecutive days of highs above 110 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking the previous record set in 1974. The continental United States also set a record for overnight warmth in July, providing little relief from the scorching daytime temperatures.
In Waco, Texas, there has been no rainfall for a record-tying 49 straight days, making this summer one of the driest on record. Oklahoma City and Topeka, Kansas are also breaking records, with highs of 106 degrees and 108 degrees respectively. Excessive heat warnings have been issued for various states, including parts of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, and Iowa.
The effects of this extreme heat are dangerous, especially for vulnerable populations such as infants and the elderly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports approximately 600 to 700 heat-related deaths in the United States each year, but the true number is likely higher due to varying calculations across counties.
As the summer of 2023 comes to a close, it is clear that climate change is causing more frequent and intense heatwaves. The need for action to mitigate the effects of global warming has never been more urgent.
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