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DC breaks heat record, crowds let back in to Great American State Fair after heat postponement
By CNN at KVIA ABC-7
· July 3, 2026
· 6 min read
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By Meteorologists Briana Waxman, Mary Gilbert, with Kate S. Petersen reporting
(CNN) — The deadly, multiday heat wave is tightening its grip on the eastern United States, shattering records, straining the electric grid and raising the risk for millions of people preparing to celebrate the...
Key takeaway In New York City, nearly 100 people visited emergency rooms for heat-related illness that day, according to a city government portal.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans watching the heat wave unfold in the eastern United States may feel a sense of familiarity with the scorching temperatures, but the power outages affecting over 17,000 customers in the New York metro area serve as a reminder of the importance of grid resilience. While El Paso 's own power infrastructure has withstood extreme heat in the past, the city's utility providers have been working to upgrade and reinforce the grid to prevent similar outages. The situation in the Northeast highlights the need for continued investment in local energy infrastructure to ensure that El Paso residents and businesses remain cool and connected during the hottest summer months. As the city looks to its own summer celebrations, including the upcoming Fourth of July events, officials and residents alike will be keeping a close eye on the weather and the grid to prevent similar disruptions.
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Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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By Meteorologists Briana Waxman, Mary Gilbert, with Kate S. Petersen reporting
(CNN) — The deadly, multiday heat wave is tightening its grip on the eastern United States, shattering records, straining the electric grid and raising the risk for millions of people preparing to celebrate the...
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