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  "path": "/2026/06/29/major-to-extreme-heat-risk-forecast-across-central-and-eastern-u-s-through-the-july-4-holiday/",
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  "textContent": "A strengthening upper-level ridge is forecast to intensify a prolonged and dangerous heat wave across much of the central and eastern United States through at least July 10, 2026, with temperatures in the low to upper 30s°C (90s to lower 100s°F) and heat index values reaching 38–43°C (100–110°F), locally up to 46°C (115°F).\n\nSource",
  "title": "Major to extreme heat risk forecast across central and eastern U.S. through the July 4 holiday"
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