A historic heat wave threatens Independence Day celebrations in the United States

The 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States

The authorities expected that the perceived temperature index would exceed 46 degrees Celsius in some areas, while New York City was preparing to record record temperatures, with extreme heat warnings extending to the states of the Northeast and the mid-Atlantic coast.

Due to the high humidity, the perceived temperature is expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius in Boston, 44 degrees in Philadelphia, and 45 degrees in Washington.

The National Meteorological Service confirmed that the country may witness new record numbers in temperatures during Friday and Independence Day, with the possibility of recording unprecedented levels over several days, and perhaps on a historical level.

In New York, Mayor Zahran Mamdani called on residents to be careful and help the groups most at risk, while the authorities opened hundreds of public buildings as cooling centers, expanded the operating hours of swimming pools, and sent volunteers to monitor the conditions of the elderly and the needy.

Severe heat waves in America

The heat wave also cast a shadow on the World Cup competitions, as three matches will be held in the United States on Friday, including the match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami, where the temperature is expected to reach about 38 degrees Celsius when the match begins, while the stadium lacks an air conditioning system.

Philadelphia is scheduled to host the France-Paraguay match on Saturday, amid expectations that the perceived heat index will reach about 40 degrees Celsius.

Despite the spread of systems Air conditioning in most American buildings. Heat waves remain one of the deadliest weather phenomena, causing more deaths annually than hurricanes and floods, especially as temperatures continue to rise at night and affect the most vulnerable groups and energy infrastructure.