Heat wave upends July Fourth celebrations across US
A dangerous heat wave has disrupted July Fourth events across the United States, including Donald Trump's flagship Great American State Fair, as the nation prepares
A dangerous heat wave has disrupted July Fourth events across the United States, including Donald Trump's flagship Great American State Fair, as the nation prepares to mark its 250th birthday. A dangerous heat wave disrupted July Fourth celebrations on Friday as searing temperatures scorched the eastern United States. Across the country, "numerous daily temperature records are expected today and Independence Day, with some consecutive-day, monthly, and all-time records possible," the Weather Service said. Peak heat indices could reach 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celcius) in parts of the country. The heat comes as the US gears up to celebrate on Saturday the 250th anniversary of its independence from Great Britain.
Sweltering on the Fourth of July: Heat tests the US at 250 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Heat disrupts America's 250th birthday celebrations Dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays have been cancelled or postponed due to sizzling temperatures. The Great American State Fair on the Mall in Washington, DC — President Donald Trump's flagship event to mark the 250th birthday — was temporarily closed on Friday afternoon as temperatures reached 101 degrees Fahrenheit. The Great American State Fair is organized by a foundation called Freedom 250, which is chaired by Trump Image: Alexi J.
Rosenfeld/Getty Images/AFP Event cancellations have been reported in at least seven states. In Philadelphia, the Salute to Independence parade was called off after temperatures reached 103 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday, tying a record high that has stood since 1901. Authorities warned the heat wave could become deadly, urging those celebrating the Fourth of July weekend outdoors to seek shade, drink water and be alert for signs of heat-related illness. The United States at 250: Who gets to tell a nation's story? To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Edited by: Rana Taha Don't let the algorithm hide the news.
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