It’s gonna be a hot one…according to a new outlook for the summer from the National Weather Service. Hotter-than-average conditions are predicted for nearly the entire country, except a portion of the northern Plains. The highest odds for high temps are in the Northeast, as well as a stretch from Texas to the Pacific Northwest.

As 2023 draws to a close— with all its highs and lows— we wanted to look ahead at what will likely be making headlines next year. (At least, the things we can try to predict.)

Here are some of (what we think) will be the biggest stories to watch in 2024. Minus all those curve balls likely heading our way as well.