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Great American State Fair Postponed Due To Extreme Heat In D.C.
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Key Points:
- The Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. has been temporarily shut down until 5 pm due to extreme heat, with attendees asked to exit the National Mall grounds for safety reasons.
- Temperatures at the National Mall reached a ground temperature of 135 degrees and a feel-like temperature of 111 degrees due to high humidity.
- Since opening on June 25, the fair has faced criticism for its political ties to President Donald Trump and has experienced issues such as failing air conditioning units and sparse attendance.
- Extreme heat has also impacted other events, including the cancellation of a rodeo demonstration and restrictions on the "A Capitol Fourth Concert" rehearsal, limiting attendance to essential personnel only.
- The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch, forecasting temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, prompting safety measures across multiple events in the area.
