This summer's heat is not currently record-breaking, but that may change. Scientists predict a strengthening El Nino will cause global temperatures to spike. So far, 2026 is the third-hottest year on record, behind 2024 and 2025.

The combination of human-caused global warming and El Nino may lead to 2026 becoming the hottest year on record by the end of the year. Further details on the forecast and its potential impact are available from the source.