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Storms Threaten July 4 Fireworks | New York City News
Friday night’s brutal thunderstorms in New York dumped wind gusts up to 71 mph, snapped trees, and left 93,000 without power—but thankfully, flooding was minimal. Cleanup crews are on the move, and Con Edison is restoring power to 7,000 homes. With sweltering heat still gripping the city, cooling centers are open. But here’s the twist: Saturday’s Fourth of July fireworks could be interrupted by another round of storms rolling in between 6 and 11 p.m., bringing more wind and rain. Meteorologists urge caution—watch the skies and seek shelter if lightning strikes. The heatwave may finally break…
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