Record-Breaking September Heatwave Sweeps Across the Globe

September 2023 has officially become the hottest month on record in Bryan-College Station, Texas, with an average temperature of 88.0°F, breaking the previous record set in 2005. This follows the hottest August and the hottest summer ever experienced in the region. The extreme heat is attributed to human-induced impacts, including anthropogenic warming and urbanization heating, as well as a developing El Niño. Looking ahead to October, the Climate Prediction Center forecasts a slightly higher chance of above-average rainfall, which could provide much-needed moisture to the area.