Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday
A severe heatwave is impacting the U.S. East Coast, with temperatures reaching 100F and heat indices climbing even higher. Officials have issued warnings as the extreme weather coincides with major public events, including the U.S. 250th birthday celebrations and the World Cup.
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Extreme weather events pose significant public health risks and complicate the logistics of large-scale outdoor public gatherings.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ana Faguy and Darren Bett , lead weather presenter Watch the latest forecast as extreme heat hits the eastern United States Millions of people across the US East Coast are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to reach and stay at 100F (38C) for several days.
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