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Dangerous heat wave impacting large swathes of the U.S. this week, forecasters warn
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Key Points:
- A dangerous heat wave will impact a large portion of the United States this week, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and high humidity increasing the heat index to dangerous levels.
- The heat wave will affect the lower Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio River valleys, as well as southern cities like Dallas, Little Rock, and Memphis, with temperatures reaching into the 90s and low 100s Fahrenheit.
- Major cities including New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Chicago, St. Louis, and Detroit could see their highest temperatures of the year, coinciding with World Cup matches.
- The heat wave is expected to last into next weekend across the Great Plains, southeast, and mid-Atlantic, while the Four Corners region faces dangerous fire weather and the northern Plains and Upper Midwest experience severe thunderstorms and flooding concerns.
- Authorities advise limiting outdoor activity, staying hydrated, and using air conditioning to avoid heat-related illnesses, as nighttime temperatures will remain high, providing little relief.
