Event Brief
Maps warn parts of U.S. could see record July 4 heat
Filed: Jul 02, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: 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 02, 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.
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