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UPDATED Jul 6, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET

Jun 29, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET

Northeast braces for dangerous heat wave before July 4

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Parts of the U.S. Northeast are preparing for hazardous heat levels ahead of the July 4 holiday.

WHO: Parts of the U.S. Northeast

WHAT: Preparing for a dangerous heat wave with hazardous temperatures

WHEN: Jul 2, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET

WHERE: Northeast USA

WHY: A milestone July 4 holiday weekend approaches with hazardous heat expected.

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
Maps warn parts of U.S. could see record July 4 heat · Jul 2, 2026 at 12:00 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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