Dangerous Heat Wave Hitting U.S. Over Fourth of July Weekend

A dome of high pressure will bring dangerous heat to parts of the eastern states by late this week, including possible record highs: https://t.co/3Q4Qxflj1Z pic.twitter.com/T47UuD2mlk

— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) June 27, 2018

cbsnews.com - by Dean Reynolds - June 29, 2018

A dangerous heat wave will have more than half of the country sweltering over the Fourth of July holiday. Temperatures near -- and above -- 100 degrees Fahrenheit are combining with thick humidity to present serious health hazards.

The National Weather Service posted a reminder Friday that heat kills more people each year than tornadoes, lightning and floods.

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