Millions Face Intense Heat Across U.S. Ahead of Holiday Weekend

Why it matters locally: North Carolina is expected to experience widespread high temperatures and humidity as part of this national heatwave, with heat advisories likely for major population centers like Wake County and Mecklenburg County, potentially stressing local emergency services during the holiday weekend.

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Millions of people across the United States are currently experiencing a period of intense heat and humidity. Forecasters expect temperatures to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) in numerous areas. These high temperatures are forecast to continue for multiple days, coinciding with the lead-up to the Fourth of July holiday weekend.