• 3,500

    California wildfires

    So far this year, California has seen 3,500 wildfires that have scorched nearly 220,000 acres – more than five times above what is typical for mid-July.

  • 12o

    Degree Record

    Las Vegas, Nevada, recorded its all-time highest temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit on 7 July.

  • 37

    Heat Deaths

    In the U.S., 37 heat-related deaths have been reported so far in July 2024, which is likely an underestimate due to the time it takes for investigations into deaths to be completed.

Key Facts Of The Day 7/15

Hurricanes And Tropical Storms

Wildfires

Extreme Heat