Most of the reported 25 heat-related deaths were in New Jersey, many of which in homes that lacked air conditioning, a state official said.

Much of the nation was stewing under 90 to 100-degree heat, which is expected to move south and west by the beginning of next week.

At least 18 record highs were set on July Fourth as celebrations kicked off in mid-Atlantic cities including Washington and Baltimore.

Muitas vítimas foram encontradas em casas sem ar-condicionado, segundo autoridades