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Highs near 100°F Friday with heat indices up to 112°F. Afternoon storms could bring heavy rain and gusts—plan for delays to July 4 events.
Triple‑digit heat index today and through the Fourth; downtown cooling centers are open. Stay hydrated and avoid heavy outdoor exertion in the afternoon.
A townwide outage left Marblehead without power amid an extreme heat warning; crews worked into the night and Brown School opened as an emergency cooling center.
Muggy mornings give way to highs near 97–98°F with heat indexes topping 100. Plan outdoor timing and check cooling centers.
Highs near 95°F and heat-index values into the low 100s for Houston through July 4. Call 3-1-1 or use city cooling centers if you need relief.
Hot, humid conditions with scattered storms are expected through July 4 in Chicago; heat indices may top the mid-90s.
Mid‑90s Friday and near 100°F on Saturday with heat‑index values topping 100. Bring water and limit outdoor time during holiday events.
Mid‑90s heat will make San Antonio feel like about 100°F this weekend. Pack water and plan shade breaks.
Mostly cloudy and muggy with scattered storms possible today and again tonight. Holiday travel may be spotty—check transit before you go.
Clear, muggy morning with highs near 92°F; a slight chance of afternoon storms could nudge July 4 plans. Be ready for short delays and bring water.
Hot and humid Friday with scattered storms possible. Showers and thunderstorms are likely on July 4.
Mid-to-upper 90s and heat-index near 100°F Friday in Dallas, with a slight chance of late-afternoon storms. City cooling centers are available; call ahead for hours.
Charlotte Water says a grease blockage sent roughly 1,180 gallons of wastewater into McAlpine Creek near Round Hill Road. Residents were urged to stop flushing wipes and to report spills to 311.
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