East Coast Heat Wave Turns Deadly as Storms Threaten Floods
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A weeklong East Coast heat wave has killed at least 25 people, with most deaths in New Jersey (22), as 40 million people are under heat alerts and 18 July Fourth record highs were set from Washington to Baltimore. Heat indices are expected to reach 100–105°F, while weekend storms bring damaging winds and flash flood risks; millions are without power and 2–8 inches of rain are forecast through Monday. Temperatures are expected to ease later this week.
- 25 dead in ongoing heat wave as storms bring flood, wind threats to East Coast NBC News
- At least 22 suffer heat-related deaths during extreme heat wave that slammed the eastern US FOX Weather
- Unbearable heat suspected in 19 New Jersey deaths as high temperatures give way to thunderstorms AP News
- New Jersey suffers 19 suspected heat-related deaths since Thursday Asbury Park Press
- 19 deaths in New Jersey likely connected to heat wave, officials say NBC New York
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