Hot Summer Nights Push Cooling Systems Hard Across US and Europe
High humidity also makes temperatures feel warmer than they actually are and has helped fuel massive downpours, such as those that flooded New York City in July.
Power transmission lines during high temperatures in Columbia, South Carolina.
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This summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest on record for the US and Europe, and it’s not just because of scorching daytime conditions.