- Intense East Coast heat wave — multiple record highs (some cities hotter than Phoenix) with many areas topping 100°F and heat indexes over 110°F.
- Holiday plans disrupted — big Fourth of July events and parades canceled or paused, while some concerts proceed with strong hydration warnings.
- Travel and power strain — Amtrak cancellations, local outages and voltage reductions reported; cities are opening cooling centers and urging AC conservation.
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