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Millions of people across the US East Coast are braced for record 4 July temperatures over the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned the heat index – a measure of how hot it feels based on heat and humidity – could reach as high as 115F in cities such as Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The soaring temperatures are raising concerns as US President Donald Trump hosts a celebration marking America’s 250th birthday and multiple World Cup matches take place outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The heatwave follows an unprecedented spell of early summer heat across Europe, with record highs across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The stifling heat that has been blasting the Midwest has now spread into the north-east and mid-Atlantic states. Extreme heat warnings continued on Thursday from the Midwest into the north-east.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This level of rare and long-duration heat, with little or no overnight relief, affects anyone without effective cooling and\/or adequate hydration,” the NWS said in a warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 4 July holiday is traditionally characterised by lots of outdoors activities – barbecues in yards and on rooftops, community parades and fireworks at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“These are extremely dangerous conditions,” said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Thursday, the city hit 100F (38C) degrees, its hottest day since 2012, and it could hit triple digits again on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“My recommendation to all New Yorkers is to stay inside and stay cool,” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned at a news conference, “and if you happen to be getting married at Madison Square Garden, you will be staying inside and you will be staying cool, and I think it’s a good example to set for the city at large.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce are reportedly celebrating their wedding at the New York arena on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further south, in the nation’s capital, the city could record four days in a row of 100F heat. This has only happened twice before.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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