NOAA says July 2012 was the hottest month on record for contiguous United States bit.ly/P6MNlg

July could set record for fewest tornadoes July Could Set Record for Fewest Tornadoes

18 deaths blamed on recent heat wave in Chicago cbsloc.al/MgQ4un

Heat linked to at least 66 deaths in U.S. over the past two weeks bit.ly/OnyzaN

Washington D.C. hits record high 103 Fahrenheit bit.ly/Lxojl9

1 million people still without power following Derecho, death toll from storms + heat wave hits 23 bit.ly/P7eZUO

22 deaths linked to thunderstorms, heat wave in U.S., more deaths suspected via @newsalert

The Weather Channel acquires Weather Underground via @writenews

Powerful Derecho leaves millions without power during Summer Heat Wave bit.ly/Lc5DHx

Indiana to Mid-Atlantic in Peril: More Heat, No Power bit.ly/ONvo0E