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It's going to be a hot July Fourth for much of the country
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The National Weather Service issued heat warnings and watches for areas across the Midwest and East ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in multiple locations are forecast to approach or exceed previous record highs for the date.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/30/nx-s1-5876093/heat-wave-fourth-midwest-east-coast