Heat wave disrupts July Fourth events across central and eastern United States
A searing heat wave forced the cancellation or postponement of dozens of Independence Day parades, concerts and fireworks, led to the temporary closure of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, strained power grids and prompted emergency power restrictions. Officials in Washington, D.C., and other jurisdictions canceled or postponed dozens of celebrations because of the heat wave. A
A heat wave disrupted July Fourth celebrations across the central and eastern United States, prompting officials in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere to cancel or postpone dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays. The Great American State Fair on the National Mall was temporarily closed, and President Donald Trump promoted the fair as part of efforts to mark the nation’s 250th birthday.
The heat wave strained power grids nationwide, leading to emergency power restrictions, according to Bluesky. More than 185 million people were placed under heat alerts, and heat‑index values could feel as high as 115 °F in some areas, reported by Meekonews.com.
Temperatures reached 38 °C in Washington, D.C., on Friday afternoon, Dawn reported.
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