Prolonged heat event wraps up this weekend

Prolonged heat event wraps up this weekend

July 4, 2026 6:51 pm EST.

The week-long heat event comes to an end on Sunday as much more comfortable temperatures are expected for the next several days before the heat builds back up midweek.

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