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5 min readA dangerous heat wave is spreading from the Midwest to the East Coast just as millions of Americans prepare for the July 4th holiday, with New York City bracing for what could be its hottest Independence Day on record. Forecasters say temperatures could climb into the upper 90s and lower 100s in parts of the Northeast, with high humidity pushing the heat index even higher. New York City Mayor Eric Adams put the city's heat emergency plan into effect. "If the forecast holds, this could be the hottest," the report noted, with temperatures expected near or above 100 degrees over the next few days. The dangerous heat comes at a particularly busy time in New York, with World Cup crowds in the city, dozens of tall ships parading for Sail 250 on Friday and Saturday, and the July 4th fireworks show, which usually draws millions of people. "It is of immense concern, given that too often the heat is something that is underestimated," the mayor said. The city is opening dozens of cooling centers and setting up drinking water stations, and the mayor urged New Yorkers to look out for folks who seem like they're struggling in the heat.
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- 1 (00:05) **Dangerous Heat Wave Hits East Coast** - A severe heat wave is spreading from the Midwest to the East Coast just before the July 4th holiday, with temperatures expected in the upper 90s and lower 100s in parts of the Northeast.
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- 6 Standout Quotes
- 7 (00:56) "It is of immense concern, given that too often the heat is something that is underestimated." - New York City Mayor on the heat wave
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