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A severe heat dome is causing record-breaking temperatures across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, with some regions experiencing their hottest temperatures ever recorded, exacerbated by climate change, and while some relief is expected, extreme heat persists.
The year 2023 has been declared the warmest year on record, surpassing the previous record set in 2016, with global temperatures well above 1 degree Celsius higher than average. This unprecedented heat has been attributed to a strong El Niño weather pattern and other climate factors, leading to severe droughts, catastrophic wildfires, and historically poor air quality in various regions. The U.S. experienced extreme heat waves but did not break its all-time temperature record due to a cooler start to the year. Additionally, both the Arctic and Antarctic sea ice extents reached record lows, contributing to further global warming.
Orlando has tied with 2015 for its hottest year on record, with an average annual temperature of 75.6 degrees. The National Weather Service confirmed that 2023 saw 40 new heat records without breaking any cold temperature records. This trend reflects a broader pattern of increasing temperatures, with six of the city's top ten hottest years occurring since 2015, raising concerns about the acceleration of global warming.