ByStephanie Nims•

2 days ago

Updated: July 10, 2026, 4:09 pm EDTPublished: July 10, 2026, 3:21 pm EDT

Could 2026 be the Earth’s hottest year on record? NOAA released a report detailing the temperature data for the first half of the year and the odds that it could shatter the annual global record. With the hottest months of the year still ahead for much of the country, what does this mean for you? Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser breaks it all down.