Archive · 3 Jun 2025
NOAA Warns: US to Face Potentially Most Dangerous Heat in Decades in 2025
Get ready for a hot summer in 2025, the weather folks say!
The whole country, and even Alaska, will likely be hotter than usual.
This is because of some changes happening in the air and oceans, plus climate change.
Places like the Southwest, Gulf Coast, and Northeast are most at risk for long stretches of heat.
Cities can get super hot due to buildings and roads trapping the heat.
Heat is actually the worst weather-related killer, so it's important to stay safe.
Wildfires could also be a problem because it's expected to be drier in some areas.
Stay cool and safe out there!
NOAA forecasts a hotter-than-average summer across the continental U.S. and much of Alaska in 2025.
The West, Southwest, Gulf Coast, Florida, Northeast, and New England face increased risks of prolonged heat waves.
Urban areas are particularly vulnerable due to the urban heat island effect, increasing the intensity of heat.
Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the U.S., posing serious health risks.
Wildfire risk will increase because of projected below-normal precipitation and high temperatures.
- Who
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- What
- NOAA predicts a hotter-than-average summer with increased risks of heat waves, health crises, and wildfires.
- When
- Summer 2025
- Where
- Across the continental U.S. and much of Alaska.
- Why
- Due to persistent atmospheric patterns, elevated sea surface temperatures, and the effects of climate change.
- Projected Regions
- Continental U.S. and Alaska
- High-Risk Areas
- West, Southwest, Gulf Coast, Florida, Northeast, New England
- Contributing Factors
- Atmospheric patterns, elevated sea surface temperatures, climate change
- Vulnerable Populations
- Seniors, children, those with health conditions, outdoor workers
- Wildfire Risk Zones (June)
- Coastal Southeast, Central Texas, Four Corners, Northern/Southern California