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Number of US States with Emergency Heat Measures in 2024
5
North America•Mexico•Gallinas•North American•Paso de Molina•El Pujal•United States•La Puerta•Texas•Rio Grande Valley•Mexico City
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North America Sees Record 124°F Heat Wave, Breaking Multiple Records
May 10, 2024, 10:45 PM
North America is currently experiencing an unprecedented heat wave, with Mexico recording some of the highest temperatures ever seen. Gallinas, Mexico, reached a historic high of 51.1°C (124°F), marking the hottest day in May in North American history. Other regions in Mexico also saw extreme temperatures, with Paso de Molina and El Pujal recording 50.5°C and 50.0°C, respectively. In the United States, La Puerta, Texas, near the Rio Grande Valley, hit 116°F, potentially setting a new record for May. The heat wave has brutalized hundreds of temperature records across more than a dozen states, including Mexico City, with some areas not seeing temperatures drop below the low 80s even at night.
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