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We could be heading into the hottest summer of our lives

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We could be heading into the hottest summer of our lives

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High temperatures across the US have the potential to increase risks for drought, wildfires, and hurricanes.

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It’s June/July temps in mid April here. Messed the plant life and bird migration around here.

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