The contiguous United States has officially recorded its hottest month ever, with July surpassing all previous temperature records since data collection began in 1895. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed that relentless heatwaves contributed to this unprecedented heat, shattering previous records, including those established during the Dust Bowl period. Notably, some Florida counties recorded July temperatures that broke century-old records, reflecting a worrying trend in climate patterns.