A recent report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reveals a notable temperature milestone. Records dating back to 1895 have been surpassed, with last month being the hottest on record. 89 degrees Fahrenheit.

This exceeds a previous high set during the 1930s. Further information on this record-breaking heat is available from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including comparisons to historical events like the Dust Bowl.