US braced for blistering heat as Fourth of July approaches
TL;DR
A dangerous heat wave is set to sweep the central and eastern United States this week with 111 million people under heat alerts. Daytime highs are expected in the 90s and 100s, with humidity pushing heat index values to 105–114 degrees. Cities such as Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, Nashville, Philadelphia and Boston could feel temps like 100+ degrees by midweek, with New York also approaching 108 and Philadelphia up to 112 later in the week. The heat will persist into the July Fourth period and poses serious health risks, while Europe is facing its own deadly heat wave.
- Dangerous heat wave to scorch U.S. ahead of July Fourth NBC News
- A widespread, searing heat dome settles over the US this week CNN
- ‘Heat Dome’ Could Bring Triple-Digit Temperatures to the Midwest and Eastern U.S. The New York Times
- Warnings expected for heat wave hitting New England this week. Here’s how hot it will feel. The Boston Globe
- Sweltering days ahead for US East, Midwest ahead of July 4 weekend USA Today
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