Temperatures in Washington DC reached 100 degrees during the Independence Day weekend. The CDC reported many heat-related ER visits and anticipates more on Saturday. New York, Philadelphia along with Baltimore battle the same scorching conditions.
The DC Independence Day Parade was called off. Maryland will see severe storms through July 4, offering a short break but not stopping the heat wave. CBS reports the heat and storms are set to persist through the holiday. The Weather Channel predicts the heat dome remains into the weekend. Officials urge people to stay out of the heat as the threat lingers.