DC breaks July heat record with 26th day of 90 degree plus temperatures; afternoon storms likely

Hot, humid Tuesday with chance to break July heat record; afternoon storms likely

We're in for another hot day in the D.C. region Tuesday with the chance to break a July heat record! Keep your umbrella handy – afternoon storms are likely.

WASHINGTON - Hot and humid temperatures Tuesday helped D.C. break a new heat record for the month of July.

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On Monday, we tied the record for greatest number of days at or above 90 degrees in D.C. That record of 25 days was first set in 2011. On Tuesday, D.C. recorded a 26th day at or above 90 degrees, pushing above that record mark.

A heat advisory has been issued for Southern Maryland and the Delmaraa Peninsula where heat index (feels like) temperatures today may reach 105-107.

As a cool front approaches in the afternoon we expect scattered thunderstorms to develop and bring brief heat relief. Watch for them generally to develop between 2 to 8 p.m. A few could be strong with damaging winds the main threat. This may impact the Nationals game with a delay if storms are near the ballpark but they should move through fairly quickly.

A bit more heat relief arrives Friday into the weekend although it remains warm in the upper 80s.

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