NOAA tracks 'urban heat islands' to help cities find effective cooling solutions

AccuWeather 2023-06-29

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Did you know that more Americans die every year from extreme heat than any other kind of weather event? With urban areas significantly hotter than surrounding areas, NOAA is mapping exactly where the warmest areas are to help find solutions.

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How NOAA is working to draw attention to urban heat islands

Urban heat islands can make heat waves more extreme