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Extreme heat and thunderstorms disrupt July 4th 250th anniversary celebrations across US

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Michael Yoshida

2h ago· 2 min readenNews
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Summary

Major US cities celebrated the country's 250th birthday (July 4th) but faced disruptions from extreme heat and severe thunderstorms. The Salute to America event on the National Mall opened despite intense heat but was later evacuated due to a thunderstorm. President Trump's celebration promised a record-breaking fireworks display.

Source

bskyExtreme heat and thunderstorms disrupt July 4th 250th anniversary celebrations across US1011now.com

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Gates opened at the Salute to America event on the National Mall around 5 p.m. Saturday, despite the intense heat.
A severe thunderstorm forced an evacuation just a couple of hours later.
President Donald Trump's celebration for America's 250th anniversary promised a record-breaking fireworks show.
"I mean, we're going for the world record, but most importantly, we want the show to be memorable and aesthetically beauti
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Major cities across the United States celebrated the country’s 250th birthday, but the events faced some big challenges, including extreme heat and thunderstorms.

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