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HEALTHJul 2 · 08:00 UTCGEORGIA RECORDERSam Gauntt

A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states

An extreme heat wave affecting 20 U.S. states, including Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, is causing temperatures in the 90s to 100s with heat indices up to 115 degrees. The National Weather Service and NOAA warn of serious heat-related risks, particularly for vulnerable populations, as the heat coincides with major outdoor events like the Great American State Fair and the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

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