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Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Oregon
Heat alerts cover 111 million Americans ahead of July Fourth
An expansive heat wave will blanket much of the central and eastern United States this week, with weather officials placing 111 million people under heat alerts during the Independence Day holiday period.
Heat Warning Continues as Record Temperatures Begin to Break
Officials prolonged an extreme heat warning Friday as a record-breaking heatwave persists across the region. Meteorologists predict relief arrives Sunday as temperatures drop and unsettled weather moves in.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Heat-Related Cardiac Arrests Rising Among Young, Fit Adults, Experts Warn
Cardiac arrests during hot weather are increasing among people outside the typical high-risk groups, according to health experts. Young and physically fit individuals face elevated risk when combining exercise with heat and alcohol consumption.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Heat wave to sweep across U.S. this week with triple-digit temperatures expected
A widespread heat dome will bring dangerous temperatures across much of the United States this week, with forecasters warning of triple-digit heat and high humidity across the Midwest and Eastern regions.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Parents, workers explore legal options as extreme heat approaches
As forecasters predict dangerously high temperatures, families and workers are examining what legal protections exist for keeping children home from school or taking time away from jobs. The answer varies by location and employment status.
Sunday, July 19, 2026