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UPDATED Jul 6, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET

Jun 29, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET

Maps warn parts of U.S. could see record July 4 heat

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Forecasters warn extremely dangerous heat with humidity could produce heat indexes of 100 to 115.

WHO: Forecasters

WHAT: Maps and forecasts warn that July 4 could bring record dangerous heat and humidity across parts of the U.S.

WHEN: Jul 2, 2026 at 11:26 AM ET

WHERE: Midwest to East Coast, USA

WHY: Extremely dangerous heat combined with humidity could drive heat index readings to 100 to 115 degrees.

How this story developed (showing 15 of 15 earlier reports)

Extreme heat cancels parades and strains ERs on July 4 · Jul 6, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Record heat suspected in over 20 deaths · Jul 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Record heat suspected in 22 deaths across US · Jul 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Heatwave disrupts Fourth of July events in eastern U.S. · Jul 4, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Heat wave strains US power grids during July 4 events · Jul 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Heat wave continues into July Fourth holiday weekend · Jul 3, 2026 at 9:01 AM ET
Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and travel · Jul 3, 2026 at 5:01 AM ET
Dangerous heatwave hits US ahead of Fourth of July · Jul 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Northeast braces for dangerous heat wave before July 4 · Jul 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
July 4 heat and humidity could set records in parts of US · Jul 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Millions of Americans face hottest July 4th ever · Jul 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Heat dome forecast warns of record highs in major US cities · Jun 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Heat warnings issued for July Fourth across Midwest, East · Jun 30, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Dangerous heat wave expected in parts of the U.S. · Jun 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Heat dome to drive dangerous U.S. heat into July 4 · Jun 29, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET

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