Data: NOAA; Note: Data for Hawai'i was not available; Map: Axios Visuals
Heat waves are getting longer and more frequent in Atlanta, and new information from the National Weather Service suggests things could remain warmer than usual in the months ahead.
State of play: Fall is likely to feature above-average temperatures across much of the country, according to the NWS' Climate Prediction Center.
The big picture: It's not just us.
Global temperature data suggests 2024 could be on track to become the world's warmest year on record.