A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states

By: Sam Gauntt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 731

Last Updated: 2 days, 22 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — As outdoor celebrations and events marking the nation’s 250th anniversary and the World Cup reach their peak, local officials across the country are urging caution amid a heat wave blanketing many East Coast and Midwestern states.

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for parts of about 20 states, including for the entirety of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. In a warning issued early Wednesday, the weather service advised that …

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