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Fourth of July holiday weekend
Coverage of Fourth of July holiday weekend in the Nexus archive.
- Amtrak warns of potential train delays due to extreme heat
Amtrak is warning of potential train delays in the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest during the Fourth of July weekend due to extreme heat, which may require reduced train speeds between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. from July 1 to July 4 to protect rail infrastructure. Passengers are advised to check train status and sign up for delay alerts.
- Hopewell adapts overnight shelter to 24-hour cooling station amid dangerous heat
The city of Hopewell is converting its overnight shelter into a 24-hour cooling station to help residents cope with dangerous heat in Central Virginia during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.