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- NYC July 4 fireworks and celebrations will occur under a five-day heat dome that may bring thunderstorms and hail.
- Heat indices will reach 110-115°F in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York, with overnight lows in the 70s-80s.
- Governor Kathy Hochul announced cooling centers, grid monitoring, and cited Matt Benz’s advice that residents stay hydrated, limit outdoor time, and consider staying indoors because a 40% chance of rain is expected Saturday.
