New York City is preparing for an extreme heat wave over the July Fourth weekend, with officials warning that outdoor activities and World Cup matches could increase risks of heat-related illness.
Government officials and local hospitals are ramping up prevention efforts as hot weather spreads across the eastern US. Long hours outdoors, day drinking, and soccer matches are among the factors expected to heighten dangers during the holiday period.
Heat domes have been identified as particularly hazardous in the current conditions. The city is focusing on public health measures ahead of the festivities.
