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Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations

By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — America's 250th birthday also marks the final stretch of one of the most intense eastern US heat waves in years — one made worse by climate change — and it could fuel an added storm threat as the nation gathers to celebrate.

Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations

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By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — America's 250th birthday also marks the final stretch of one of the most intense eastern US heat waves in years — one made worse by climate change — and it could...

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By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — America's 250th birthday also marks the final stretch of one of the most intense eastern US heat waves in years — one made worse by climate change — and it could fuel an added storm threat as the nation gathers to celebrate.

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By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — America's 250th birthday also marks the final stretch of one of the most intense eastern US heat waves in years — one made worse by climate change — and it could fuel an added storm threat as the nation gathers to celebrate.

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