‘A Capitol Fourth’ concert still on despite sweltering, record-setting heat
The annual “A Capitol Fourth” concert will proceed on the West Lawn of the US Capitol despite a record‑setting heat wave in Washington, DC. Organizers have urged attendees to bring water and have adjusted gate opening times to reduce exposure to the extreme temperatures. The event will be televised on PBS and streamed online, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect through 8 p.m.
- ▪The concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 7 p.m. to limit time spent outdoors in the heat.
- ▪The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the National Capital Region, forecasting temperatures up to 105 °F and a heat index of 112.
- ▪US Capitol Police advise guests to bring ample water and limit personal items to speed security screening.
- ▪The performance, a tradition since 1980 except for pandemic‑related cancellations in 2020 and 2021, will be broadcast on PBS and streamed online.
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