Nearly half of the country faces unusually warm weather on July Fourth

As the United States celebrates its 243rd birthday, millions east of the Rockies face higher than normal temperatures while those in the West stay cooler, according to the National Weather Service

Daytime highs in the 90s will be common across many Eastern states, where humidity creates a"muggy" heat that feels even hotter than the thermometer reading. Overall, more than a third of the nation will reach 90 degrees on Independence Day.

Temperatures were in the mid-70s when racers lined up at Lenox Square on Thursday morning, so by the time most reached the middle of the scenic city course, the heat index was in the low 90s.Though last year's starting temperatures were similar, Race Director Rich Kenah advised racers at a pre-run news conference on Tuesday to drink plenty of fluids, watch their pace and generally be careful while on the course.

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