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See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live
The tool uses 800 weather stations and shows the hottest July 4 record was 127.9 degrees in Death Valley, California, officials said.
A heat wave is expected to move across parts of the United States during the week before the Fourth weekend, bringing scorching temperatures to the Midwest and East.
The Facts Data Team developed a new tool to track historical maximum temperatures for the Fourth, allowing residents to see how hot the summer holiday has been in the past.
Data from 800 weather stations across the United States with at least 50 years of consecutive records powers the tool, which identified 2012 as the year with the most heat records documented.
In Death Valley, California, the hottest Fourth record reached 127.9 degrees, documenting the extreme potential of summer weather during holiday weekends.
Reporting in New York, Ali Jasinski recommends staying hydrated and avoiding oven use, while simple home maintenance like sealing window gaps can help keep indoor spaces cooler.