Heat Advisory: Dangerously hot, humid conditions Thursday across DC region

Heat Advisory: Dangerously hot, humid temps Thursday

The Washington, D.C. region is dealing with dangerous heat and humidity on Thursday, with temperatures in the mid-90s and a heat index near 105 degrees.

WASHINGTON - The Washington, D.C. region is dealing with dangerous heat and humidity on Thursday, with temperatures in the mid-90s and a heat index near 105 degrees.

A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for D.C., Maryland, and northern Virginia as the area faces the hottest day of the week. The FOX 5 Weather Team says isolated evening thunderstorms are also possible.

Heat Advisory Thursday for parts of DC region; isolated evening storms possible

Staying safe

The National Weather Service urges residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned spaces, avoid direct sun exposure, and check on relatives and neighbors. Outdoor precautions include wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and limiting strenuous activity to the morning or evening. 

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke symptoms should be addressed immediately, NWS officials say.

Storms possible during PM commute

Timeline:

FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda says lingering overnight showers and morning humidity may spark isolated thunderstorms by Thursday afternoon. Grenda added that pop-up storms could develop between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. in parts of the D.C. region, potentially complicating the evening commute.

The hot and humid pattern continues into Friday and through the weekend, with a chance of showers and storms expected each day into the middle of next week.

Heat Advisory Thursday for DC area amid PM storm risk

A Heat Advisory has been issued for parts of the Washington, D.C. region on Thursday as hot and humid conditions fuel the threat of more evening showers and thunderstorms.