Record Heat and Rain Highlight Climate Extremes

Rhode Island is experiencing its wettest year on record so far, with precipitation totals already surpassing previous highs, largely attributed to heavy rainfall and the remnants of Atlantic storms. Meanwhile, summer 2024 has been notably hot in the US, with Norfolk and Milwaukee recording one of their hottest summers, while Indianapolis recently experienced its longest heatwave in four years. In contrast, the UK had its coolest summer since 2015, with wetter-than-average conditions in Scotland but drier in England. These contrasting weather patterns highlight the diverse impacts of climate change across different regions.