Jan 15, 2025 · Longer-term records show that heat waves in the 1930s remain the most severe in recorded U.S. history (Figure 3). The spike in Figure 3 reflects extreme, persistent heat waves …

Jan 3, 2025 · Overview of the En-ROADS graphs “ Deaths from Extreme Heat ” and " Deaths from Extreme Heat by Region." As global temperatures rise, more people will be exposed to …

Jan 15, 2025 · This figure shows the annual rates for deaths classified as “heat-related” by medical professionals in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The orange line shows …

Check if the overall index (or components of it) increased, decreased, or stayed about the same over time in your region. Compare CEI values among regions to check which experienced …

Jan 8, 2025 · Explore the following figure to learn how the number of extremely hot days is projected to change with different global temperature increases. The number of extremely hot …

Extreme heat, whether in the form of rising long-term average temperatures or punctuated by heat waves, is a global health threat. In the United States, it is already deadlier than all other …

Nov 14, 2024 · Use these maps in combination with the “ Outdoor Labor Losses from Extreme Heat ”, “ Deaths from Extreme Heat ”, and “ Deaths from Extreme Heat by Region ” graphs to …

Shading on this map shows areas forecast to reach temperatures of 80°F or above in the next 24 hours. It also highlights locations where the National Weather Service has issued a Heat …

Jun 17, 2023 · Here are four charts showing just how record-breaking this year has already been, with the hottest months still to come. This year is shaping up to be one of the hottest yet, with …

Oct 23, 2024 · Since 1950, the frequency and intensity of heat extremes have increased primarily due to human-caused emissions of greenhouse gases. This includes record-breaking high …