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99.9% chance that 2026 will rank among the five warmest years on record

NOAA: 99.9% chance that 2026 will rank among the five warmest years on record Published Aug 13, 2026. Status: Pending. 2026's ranking among the warmest years o...

  • Actor: NOAA
  • Topic: Climate
  • Status: Pending
  • Published: Aug 13, 2026
  • Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
99.9% chance that 2026 will rank among the five warmest years on record

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2026's ranking among the warmest years on record

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