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See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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What happened As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 9:44 PM

See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 9:44 PM

See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 9:44 PM

See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 9:44 PM

See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 9:44 PM

See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 9:44 PM

See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 26, 9:44 PM

See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 26, 9:44 PM

See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 26, 9:44 PM

See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 26, 9:44 PM

See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 26, 9:44 PM

See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jun 26, 9:44 PM

See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 26, 9:44 PM

See what the hottest Fourth of July on record was where you live

As many head outdoors for grilling, swimming and fireworks, scorching temperatures are on the way. A new tool shows the July 4 heat record for your area.

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Score hidden until the match is cleanerLow confidence13 sources · 1 bias bucketsDeveloping · 13 sources · 1 bucketFormats: News report

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Jun 26, 9:44 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 26, 9:44 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 26, 9:44 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 26, 9:44 PM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 13 sources · 1 bucket.