Records for temperature have been broken in the contiguous US. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that last month was the hottest on record. Further information is available from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Temperatures were higher than those in 1936, a year known for extreme heat. Details about this record-breaking heat can be found through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or other news sources, such as WXYZ Channel 7.