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Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events across US
Ireland🏛️ Politics15 hr. ago

Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events across US

A severe heatwave affected much of the central and eastern United States, disrupting Fourth of July celebrations. High temperatures led to the cancellation or postponement of numerous events, including the Great American State Fair on the National Mall and the National Park Service's Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Temperatures reached 38°C, with heat indexes projected to hit 46°C, prompting warnings about potential health risks. The extreme conditions also strained power grids, leading to emergency conservation measures and power outages in some areas. Over 185 million people were under heat alerts, highlighting the widespread impact of the weather event.

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Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events across US

A severe heatwave affected much of the central and eastern United States, disrupting Fourth of July celebrations. High temperatures led to the cancellation or postponement of numerous events, including the Great American State Fair on the National Mall and the National Park Service's Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Temperatures reached 38°C, with heat indexes projected to hit 46°C, prompting warnings about potential health risks. The extreme conditions also strained power grids, leading to emergency conservation measures and power outages in some areas. Over 185 million people were under heat alerts, highlighting the widespread impact of the weather event.

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