A dangerous heat wave is set to blanket most of the central and eastern United States this week, affecting over 140 million people. This comes as Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary over the Fourth of July weekend.
“A strengthening upper-level ridge will bring dangerous heat with temperatures in the 90s and lower 100s across much of central and eastern U.S.” the National Weather Service said Monday. “The combination of high humidity values will produce heat indices between 105 and 115 degrees.”
The heat wave is expected to peak as people from across the nation celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day outdoors. With many Americans taking part in parades, cookouts, and sporting events over the weekend, officials are urging the public to prepare for the dangerous heat.
Washington, D.C., is facing up to four days of triple-digit temperatures from Wednesday to Saturday as thousands of people gather in the nation’s capital for the holiday events and the annual fireworks show. High temperatures will persist after sunset, with a forecast of 81 degrees at the start of the 10:30 pm fireworks show.
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