More than 165 million people in the US were experiencing extreme heat on Friday, with record temperatures affecting the East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service.

More than 165 million people in the United States are facing extreme heat and humidity, with temperatures forecasted to remain at 38°C (100°F) for several days. As a result, Fourth of July events have been canceled in cities including Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, due to safety concerns related to the brutal weather conditions, according to BBC World.

Three children died when a boat capsized in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, during a storm, despite wearing life vests, according to authorities. The incident occurred as severe storms and a heat wave affected the July Fourth holiday, resulting in widespread utility outages for hundreds of thousands of customers across the nation. The tragedy took place in Walworth County, a popular vacation area in Southern Wisconsin.

France has reported 2,025 excess deaths during the peak of a recent heatwave, as forecasters predict more extreme temperatures across Europe in the coming days, according to BBC World.

Millions in France are experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in places like Rennes. The national weather service, Meteo France, has issued a red heat wave alert for 54 departments, indicating exceptionally high temperatures that are expected to persist. This situation poses challenges, especially in a country where air-conditioning is not widespread, affecting daily life and schools.

A severe heatwave is affecting Europe, leading to the issuance of the highest-level red heat warnings in both Britain and France. The extreme temperatures are causing significant concern across the continent, as the heat continues to intensify.