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Thursday saw global average temperatures spike more than 1°C above average.

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[–] needmorepto@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"The global heat records reflect the influence of a natural climate cycle as well, with a strengthening El Niño event in the Pacific Ocean. El Niño tends to cause global average temperatures to climb.

[–] Madison_rogue@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

We've seen the effects of this in the Midwest of the U.S. This has been one of the driest summers I recall in South Central Wisconsin.

[–] craigers@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What's up my Madison brother! Yeah she dry out. My lawn is brown and I refuse to water it, lol.

[–] Madison_rogue@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Staying cool here! Yeah, I don't think I've seen it this dry since 2012.

I caved, and watered a little bit over the course of the past two weeks (mostly when watering the garden, potted herbs & tomatoes in the backyard). Thankfully with that rainfall from a few days back, I'll probably mow the lawn tomorrow...first time in at least three weeks.