At least 19 deaths in New Jersey are suspected to be linked to extreme heat as a heat dome affected parts of the central and eastern United States. This situation has transitioned into severe thunderstorms, resulting in power outages for nearly 1 million homes and businesses. New Jersey officials reported that the heat-related fatalities began to be observed as early as Thursday.

The annual July 4 parade in Washington has been canceled due to extreme heat, which organizers deemed a significant risk for participants and spectators. The National Park Service made the announcement shortly before the parade was set to start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, coinciding with the celebration of America's 250th Independence Day.

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.

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.

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.