Extreme Heat in the United States Overshadows Independence Day Celebrations
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Extreme heat in the United States is suspected to be linked to 22 deaths across the South, Midwest, and East Coast, impacting July 4 celebrations. Nearly 156 million people were under heat alerts as temperatures soared above 100 degrees in areas like Washington, D.C., and Raleigh, North Carolina. Emergency personnel assisted attendees suffering from heat-related issues during the Salute to America 250 event. Severe thunderstorms also disrupted festivities, prompting officials to advise attendees to seek shelter. Over 900,000 customers faced power outages across several states, and the National Weather Service warned that dangerous nighttime heat and high humidity would continue to pose risks.
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