Overview

• 2023 saw a record number of heat-related deaths in the U.S., the highest in 45 years.
• Southern states, typically accustomed to high temperatures, were heavily impacted.
• Experts believe the actual death toll is significantly higher due to underreporting.
• Heat waves in 2023 were relentless, with many areas breaking multiple temperature records.
• The trend of increasing heat-related deaths is expected to continue with worsening climate conditions.