Record Heat
Coverage of Record Heat in the Nexus archive.
- Another record for Denver- reaching 103° for Sunday's high temperature
Denver set a record high of 103° on Sunday, with unusually warm nights and scattered thunderstorms expected to bring gusty winds and potential flash flooding in mountain areas. The weather will remain unsettled through Wednesday with afternoon/evening thunderstorms, followed by a return to dry, hot conditions by next weekend.
- Climate scientists aren't surprised by summer's record heat: 'We've entered a dangerous zone'
Climate scientists are not surprised by the summer's record heat and warn that the world has entered a dangerous zone. The article references events in Paris on June 24, 2026.
- Record heat suspected in over 20 deaths as severe weather puts damper on Fourth of July festivities
Record heat is suspected in over 20 deaths as severe weather disrupted Fourth of July festivities. National Guard soldiers assisted visitors at the Great American State Fair in Washington.
- Europe wilts under record heat as AC sales soar
Europe is experiencing record heat due to atmospheric patterns trapping hot air, leading to increased AC sales. Experts attribute this phenomenon to global warming.
- Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning as storms follow record heat
Hong Kong issued an amber rainstorm warning as thundery showers and strong gusts hit the city following its hottest day of the year. The warning, the lowest in a three-tier system, was activated at 10am due to a low-pressure trough causing showers and thunderstorms in Guangdong's coastal areas.
- June 2: Record heat followed by strong thunderstorms this afternoon
Record heat is expected for the third consecutive day with temperatures reaching 94°F and a heat index of 100°-105°F, followed by strong thunderstorms from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. that will produce lightning, strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Cooler air will arrive by Wednesday, lowering temperatures to the mid-80s with reduced humidity.
- Parisians defy swimming ban to cool off as record heat hits Europe
Parisians defied a swimming ban to cool off in the Saint-Martin canal as a record heatwave pushed temperatures across Europe to unprecedented levels.
- Moscow Bakes in Record Heat Just Weeks After Late-Spring Snowstorm
Moscow experienced record-breaking heat on Tuesday with temperatures reaching 30.6 degrees Celsius. This extreme weather follows a late-spring snowstorm that occurred just weeks prior, highlighting dramatic climate fluctuations in the region.