Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday - BBC

Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday – BBC

July 2, 2026

Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday BBCPunishing heat wave peaks as East Coast readies for sweltering July 4 weekend CNNLive updates: Central Park hits 100 degrees as intensifying heat wave chokes NYC area NBC New YorkLive updates: Hottest weather on record possible as DC area prepares for July 4 NBC4 WashingtonExtreme heat dome sizzles NYC, Philadelphia, Boston, DC into July Fourth weekend The Weather Channel