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A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states
A severe heat wave is affecting 20 U.S. states, with temperatures in the upper 90s and heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, prompting extreme heat warnings and health advisories. The National Weather Service warns of risks for heat-related illnesses, particularly for vulnerable populations, as the heat coincides with Fourth of July celebrations and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
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