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Millions of Americans face hottest July 4th holiday amid extreme heatwave
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Millions of Americans face hottest July 4th holiday amid extreme heatwave

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Millions of Americans are expected to face the hottest July 4th holiday on record this weekend.
  • Extreme heat and humidity could push heat indexes between 37.7C and 46.1C across more than half the country.
  • New York City is distributing water, sunscreen, and offering health checks as temperatures soar.

Millions of Americans are bracing for a potentially record-breaking hot Independence Day weekend as an extreme heatwave grips more than half the nation. Dangerous temperatures, exacerbated by humidity, are forecast to push heat indexes between 37.7 and 46.1 degrees Celsius from the Midwest to the East Coast.

Forecasters predict over 300 weather records could be broken by Saturday. "This is a very dangerous situation," warned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The city, home to over eight million residents, anticipates soaring temperatures on Thursday and Friday, with heat indexes expected to climb significantly higher.

This is a very dangerous situation.

— Zohran MamdaniNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani warning residents about the extreme heat.

For the first time, New York City deployed teams with vehicles to distribute water, electrolyte drinks, and sunscreen. These teams are also conducting health checks, guiding residents to cooling centers, and visiting vulnerable elderly individuals in their homes. Public cooling centers have opened across all five boroughs. "My recommendation to all New Yorkers is to stay indoors and keep yourselves cool," Mamdani advised.

My recommendation to all New Yorkers is to stay indoors and keep yourselves cool.

— Zohran MamdaniMayor Mamdani advising residents on how to cope with the dangerous heat.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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