A prolonged stretch of dangerous and potentially record-breaking heat is expected to hit the eastern half of the US, affecting millions of Americans during the Fourth of July weekend.
Heat Wave Details
The heat wave will bring temperatures near or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with humidity pushing the heat indices as high as 110 degrees or more. The heat wave is expected to peak by Friday, with over 100 daily record highs potentially being tied or broken.
The National Weather Service has warned that the heat wave poses a serious health threat, particularly for those without proper cooling or hydration. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can cause illnesses like heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke.
More than 100 million people are in a Level 3 or Level 4 heat risk, with the heat wave affecting areas from the Deep South to parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Maine.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
