U.S. Just Had Its Hottest September on Record, NOAA Reports
NOAA data show that September 2026 was the hottest September on record for the contiguous United States. The first nine months of the year were also the warmest such period in the U.S. since at least 1895, with September averaging 69.42 degrees Fahrenheit. Whether 2026 becomes the country’s hottest year will depend on the remaining months, but scientists say the broader warming trend is the main concern.
... Need ensure no source phrasing copied. We have "hottest September on record"? We didn't use exact? We used "warmest September measured". Good. "contiguous U.S." maybe source phrase, factual. "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" maybe not in expanded? We used NOAA. Fine. "20th-century average" source phrase? It's factual term. "first nine months" we used "opening nine months". "since at least 1895" we used "since records began in 1895". Good. "hottest year" maybe source phrase. We used "full-year U.S. heat record". "Zeke Hausfather" etc. "Zachary Labe" quote paraphrased. Good. Need maybe mention "September 2026" and "contiguous U.S." in expanded. We used lower 48 states. Good. Potential issue: "The January–September stretch also ranked as the warmest opening nine months since records began in 1895." Source says "first nine months of any year in U.S. since at least 1895." Good. Potential issue: "The full-year U.S. heat record, 55.48 F (about 13 C) from 2024" Source s