Blistering Heat Expected to Persist Into the Fourth of July

Amy Graff and Mark Walker / nytimes - While relief could come to the Great Lakes and the far Northeast over the weekend, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast will stay hot.

AI Summary: A persistent eastern U.S. heat dome is forecast to last into the Fourth of July, threatening outdoor sporting events and large gatherings with extreme temperatures. Officials urged heat‑safety measures—hydration, shaded rest, altered schedules—and warned that athletes and fans could face heat illness if organizers don’t adapt to the unwelcome, sunny persistence.