
July's record heat meets a strengthening El Niño—and regional forecasts now matter most
NOAA ranked July 2026 joint warmest on record, while Copernicus placed it second. Both found unprecedented July ocean warmth as a strong El Niño developed.
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NOAA ranked July 2026 joint warmest on record, while Copernicus placed it second. Both found unprecedented July ocean warmth as a strong El Niño developed.