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2018 was the fourth-hottest year on record, and it’s getting even hotter

As warmer temperatures mess with global rainfall patterns, the U.S. East saw record rains

flooded road

CLIMATE WHOAS  Data released from two U.S. agencies show climate change coinciding with more rain falling on Eastern states and flooding communities, such as Waxhaw, N.C. (shown).

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By Jeremy Rehm

- More than 2 years ago

Overall, 2018 was the fourth-warmest year on record, and climate change trends suggest that temperatures will only continue to climb, scientists said February 6 during a joint news conference by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA.