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Heat and Storms Cut Power to 956,388 Homes

Generated from the sources below Jul 4, 9:16 AM EDT verified live source
Drawn.News visual brief: Severe Weather and Heat Cut Power to 956,388 U.S. Homes
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PowerOutage counted 956,388 homes without power in Midwest and Northeast states as crews worked to restore service and more severe weather and stifling heat were expected Saturday.

  1. Frame 1Severe weather and heat cut power to 956,388 homes across Midwest and Northeast states as residents face holiday heat.
  2. Frame 2PowerOutage counts homes, not people, so the number affected is likely much larger.
  3. Frame 3Crews work to restore service while the outage total shifts throughout the day.
  4. Frame 4Some areas face more severe weather and stifling heat again Saturday.
  5. Frame 5Philadelphia canceled its Salute to Independence parade after dangerous heat hit the city.
  6. Frame 6Watch restoration speed as severe weather and stifling heat return Saturday.
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Jul 4, 9:03 AM EDT
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Jul 4, 8:50 AM EDT