Event Brief
Dangerous heatwave hits US ahead of Fourth of July
Filed: Jul 02, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Millions face dangerous heat and humidity as temperatures near 38C for several days.
WHO: Millions of people in the US
WHAT: Dangerous heat and humidity with temperatures expected to stay near 38C for several days
WHEN: Jul 02, 2026 at 4:28 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Temperatures are expected to remain around 38C (100F) for several days.
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