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(WNCN) \u2014 This week on Off the Radar, CBS 17 chief meteorologist Wes Hohenstein joins meteorologist\u00a0Ross\u00a0Whitley for an in-depth look at one of the hottest summers on record and what it means for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=5708\">Ukrainian attacks on Russia kill 1 as Kyiv continues to target oil tankers and refineries<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The discussion begins with the intense heat gripping much of the country.\u00a0Ross\u00a0and Wes explain what a heat dome is, why it has become such a dominant weather pattern this summer, and how North Carolina\u2019s temperatures compare to some of the hottest readings across the United States. They also take a look at the hottest temperatures ever recorded in North Carolina and discuss where this summer ranks among the state\u2019s most extreme heat events.<\/p>\n<p>Next, the conversation shifts to the record books. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has challenged and broken several daily temperature records this year.\u00a0Ross\u00a0and Wes break down how many records have fallen, which months have seen the most extreme heat, and explore new Climate Central data showing how climate change is increasing the likelihood of record-breaking temperatures across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=5707\">Rocky Mount police recognize 4 citizens\u2019 efforts after deadly Chili\u2019s shooting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finally, they turn their attention to the tropics. They discuss the latest Colorado State University hurricane outlook, which has lowered the expected number of Atlantic storms once again, and explain how one of the strongest El Ni\u00f1o events on record is helping suppress tropical development. Looking back at historic El Ni\u00f1o events in 1983, 1998, and 2015 provides important perspective on what the remainder of hurricane season could hold.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=5705\">Remarkable Women 2021 Finalist: Lyndsey Mokhiber helps students thrive amid historic school year<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 This week on Off the Radar, CBS 17 chief meteorologist Wes Hohenstein joins meteorologist\u00a0Ross\u00a0Whitley for an in-depth look at one of the hottest summers on record and what it means for the rest of the season. 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