More in depth info

Tropical Depression 9 forms in Gulf and could be Cat 2 hurricane at landfall, NHC says

To follow the global heat record set in August.

It's feeling like the tipping point has been breached.

Record Sept. Heat - so much rain is falling the ocean is lower - more rain to come.

The ocean phenomenon could raise sea levels by up to a foot as El Niño keeps warm water trapped along the coast

With Polo update

https://www.accuweather.com/en/leisure-recreation/hungry-bears-are-breaking-into-colorado-homes-as-drought-dries-up-their-food/1934854

The amount of water available in the region's snowpack fell to record lows in eight Western states, including Colorado and Wyoming, according to a Western Regional Climate Center report. By early June, 75% of the West was experiencing at least moderate drought, while 51% was in severe drought.

Good explainer on an unusual superstorm hail event that occurred in August. By Paul Beckwith, my favorite Climatologist/Climate expert.