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Over 842,000 without power across the country as US is blanketed by heatwave
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Key Points:
- Nearly 1 million power outages are being reported across multiple states in the Midwest and Northeast due to severe weather and extreme heat, affecting over 842,000 homes according to PowerOutage.
- Extreme heat has led to the cancellation of major Independence Day events, including Philadelphia's Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade and Washington, D.C.'s National Independence Day Parade, with heat index values expected to reach 110°F to 115°F.
- Amtrak has canceled several trains due to heat-related conditions, impacting travel plans for many passengers.
- The Great American State Fair and FIFA Fan Zone on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. will open two hours later than planned as organizers adjust schedules in response to the dangerous heatwave.
- Authorities and event organizers are prioritizing public safety amid ongoing severe weather and record-breaking temperatures forecasted to continue through the holiday weekend.
