Brutal heatwave scorches eastern US ahead of Fourth of July weekend

A dangerous heatwave is sweeping across the central and eastern United States. Temperatures will range from ninety-five to one hundred five degrees Fahrenheit, combined with high humidity, pushing heat index values to between one hundred and one hundred fifteen degrees across parts of the region. According to the National Weather Service, these extreme conditions are expected to persist through the Fourth of July weekend, and officials are urging Americans to take precautions against heat-related illness.

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