If you’re planning to celebrate the Fourth of July outdoors this year, be prepared for some dangerously hot conditions. The National Weather Service has put heat warnings and watches in place across large portions of the Midwest and East Coast as the holiday weekend approaches.
Meteorologists warn that temperatures in many of these areas could climb high enough to break existing records. Residents are being urged to take precautions, stay hydrated, and limit time spent outside during peak heat hours.
A photo from Chicago captured residents seeking relief at the fountain in Millennium Park as temperatures climbed above 90 degrees earlier this week, offering a preview of what much of the country may experience heading into the holiday.
