Extreme heat, exacerbated by a heat dome affecting over half of America, is impacting major July 4th celebrations and other events in Washington D.C. and across the East Coast, leading to both business opportunities and significant health concerns for attendees.
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Washington D.C. Hats and hydration are
the order of the day and where there's
demand there's supply.
>> Don't let dehydration ruin your vacation.
vacation.
>> With this heat, it's good business.
>> 4th of July, we bring in a lot about good
good
8,000 on it.
>> The Great American State Fair is the
centerpiece of the 250th anniversary
celebrations in the US capital
with patriotic Americans braving the heat.
heat.
>> We're prepared. We have water, we've got
the towels. We're going to make the best
of it.
>> We have these fans.
They can feel the breeze.
>> I can feel that. >> [laughter]
>> [laughter]
>> Well, not too bad for me. I'm from Florida.
Florida.
But it is a little hot. But for my wife
being a diabetic, it's really bothering
her very much.
>> I just felt like I was going to pass out.
out.
So, it's very hot for me.
>> It's a heat dome across more than half
of America that's locking in these high
temperatures. Cities in the East are
worst affected.
In Massachusetts, this ice maker is
seeing a big spike in sales.
>> I love the heat. The heat has made this
business ice man's dream.
>> And in New York, they're sweltering.
There's no telling these children in
Washington that heat waves can't be fun.
And with temperatures that feel like 44° C,
C,
I can't tell you how tempting that looks.
looks.
>> We are under what's called an extreme
heat alert from today through Saturday,
which includes the
large 4th of July celebrations as well
as a lot of other events that are going
on on the National Mall.
>> Despite the heat health warnings, the
president's looking forward to
Saturday's events.
>> On July 4th,
it's going to be approximately 107° out
and I'm going to go and I'm going to
make a really long speech
just to show that I can do anything.
>> Anyone wanting to see fireworks in
Washington on the National Mall this
Saturday will need to stand outside in
the heat for most of the afternoon due
to tight security and the heat wave
could play havoc with World Cup
fixtures. High temperatures making it
tough for fans and players alike. Those
hydration breaks even more important.
Richard Gaisford, Al Jazeera, Washington.
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