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Visitors and tourists to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., seek relief from the hot weather in the memorial's fountain on July 3. Due to extreme temperatures and high humidity, D.C. has declared a heat emergency, urging residents to take precautions outside and to stay hydrated.

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Heat, storms and fire risk: Fourth of July weather is nothing to celebrate

10:59am July 04, 2023

by Camila Domonoske

Dangerous heat and elevated risks of wildfires are present in parts of the West, with climate change and El Niño both playing a role. Meanwhile, thunderstorms threaten the Midwest and the East Coast.

A woman cools off in the fountain at Washington Square Park in New York. Temperatures at or close to 100 degrees are expected in the city this weekend.

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Heat Wave Blankets Much Of The U.S. This Week

7:46pm July 18, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

It is bringing dangerous, record-breaking temperatures to the Central and Eastern states.