More than a third of the US will reach 90 degrees

Nearly half of the country has faced unseasonably warm weather in the first few days of July, and the Fourth will be no exception.

Triple-digit highs are expected along the Atlantic coast, with record temperatures possible across Central Florida. If you factor in the oppressive humidity, the heat index could surpass 110 degrees in the Southeast.

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Extreme heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, so with all of the outdoor activities planned for Thursday, it will be important to drink plenty of water, wear lighter-colored clothing and take breaks in the shade.

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