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See Day-by-Day Forecast as Heat Wave Engulfs U.S. Ahead of the July 4 Weekend
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A severe heat wave is affecting much of the central and eastern United States, with temperatures expected to reach the 90s and low 100s through the Fourth of July weekend.
- Many areas are likely to challenge or break daily heat records as the intense heat spreads eastward.
- Cities including Chicago and New York have opened cooling centers and urged residents to take precautions against the extreme temperatures.
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an “unprecedented, historic heat emergency plan” in anticipation of the highest temperatures later in the week.
- The National Weather Service warns that the risk is heightened due to the large number of people expected to be outdoors during the holiday weekend.
