Heat concerns force districts to adjust Fourth of July plans
FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick says heat concerns are prompting districts to adjust Fourth of July plans across the region.
FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick says heat concerns are prompting districts to adjust Fourth of July plans across the region.
Water distribution station opens for Prince George’s residents under Boil Water Advisory
WSSC Water has reopened its water distribution station for Prince George’s County residents affected by the Boil Water Advisory issued Thursday night.
WSSC Water has reopened its water distribution station for Prince George’s County residents affected by the Boil Water Advisory issued Thursday night.
Water distribution station opens for residents under Boil Water Advisory
WSSC Water has reopened its water distribution station for Prince George’s County residents affected by the Boil Water Advisory issued Thursday night.
WSSC Water has reopened its water distribution station for Prince George’s County residents affected by the Boil Water Advisory issued Thursday night.
Fourth of July fireworks forecast: Could storms or extreme heat disrupt celebrations?
Dangerous heat and the chance for isolated storms could affect Fourth of July fireworks across the Washington, D.C., region on Saturday.
Dangerous heat and the chance for isolated storms could affect Fourth of July fireworks across the Washington, D.C., region on Saturday.
Times Square ball to drop 8 times in New York City: Timeline, other details
Eight Times Square ball drops to commemorate America's 250th birthday will take place into Saturday morning. Here's how many times the ball will drop in NYC.
Eight Times Square ball drops to commemorate America's 250th birthday will take place into Saturday morning. Here's how many times the ball will drop in NYC.
DC heat dome: Extreme Heat Warning in effect Friday and Saturday for Fourth of July
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across the Washington, D.C., region Friday and Saturday for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, keeping dangerously hot conditions in place as heat index values climb well into the triple digits.
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across the Washington, D.C., region Friday and Saturday for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, keeping dangerously hot conditions in place as heat index values climb well into the triple digits.
Hundreds of Reston condo residents left without AC during brutal heat wave
Hundreds of Virginia residents are trapped in sweltering conditions as a brutal heat wave grips the region, leaving more than 600 homes at the Vantage Hill condominiums without air conditioning.
Hundreds of Virginia residents are trapped in sweltering conditions as a brutal heat wave grips the region, leaving more than 600 homes at the Vantage Hill condominiums without air conditioning.
DMV heat wave continues; July 4th events adjusted and postponed
FOX 5 D.C.'s news team has your latest top headlines from the 10 p.m. Thursday show.
FOX 5 D.C.'s news team has your latest top headlines from the 10 p.m. Thursday show.
Hundreds of Reston condo residents left without AC during brutal heat wave
More than 600 homes at the Vantage Hill condominiums in Reston are without air conditioning after the complex's central cooling system failed last year. Residents are barred from installing personal window or portable units due to electrical overload risks, leaving them with no relief until a major electrical upgrade is completed in 2027.
More than 600 homes at the Vantage Hill condominiums in Reston are without air conditioning after the complex's central cooling system failed last year. Residents are barred from installing personal window or portable units due to electrical overload risks, leaving them with no relief until a major electrical upgrade is completed in 2027.
Wheelchair user killed after Richmond Highway crash in Fairfax County
A woman using a wheelchair died Thursday evening after being struck by a pickup truck on Richmond Highway, Fairfax County police said.
A woman using a wheelchair died Thursday evening after being struck by a pickup truck on Richmond Highway, Fairfax County police said.
QTS drops appeal, ending plans for massive Prince William County data center
Data center developer QTS has dropped its Virginia Supreme Court appeal, ending plans for a massive 2,100-acre complex next to Manassas National Battlefield Park after a years-long legal battle.
Data center developer QTS has dropped its Virginia Supreme Court appeal, ending plans for a massive 2,100-acre complex next to Manassas National Battlefield Park after a years-long legal battle.
Virginia faces historic drought as Governor Spanberger calls for conservation
Virginia is dangerously close to emergency drought conditions as a severe heat wave grips the state during its driest period recorded since 1941.
Virginia is dangerously close to emergency drought conditions as a severe heat wave grips the state during its driest period recorded since 1941.
Let them eat... duct tape? See this Bay Area student's viral duct tape prom dress
Sophie Chai, 17, of Union City didn't wear the usual prom attire this time around. The rising San Jose State freshman ditched the sequins, sparkles and satin and instead picked up rolls of duct tape to create her gown.
Sophie Chai, 17, of Union City didn't wear the usual prom attire this time around. The rising San Jose State freshman ditched the sequins, sparkles and satin and instead picked up rolls of duct tape to create her gown.
Heat forces Capitol Fourth rehearsal cancellation and medical response
Extreme heat on the National Mall has prompted U.S. Capitol Police to cancel the public viewing of the "A Capitol Fourth" rehearsal. Officials and medical personnel are actively monitoring attendees for heat-related illnesses as a brutal heat wave continues to grip the area.
Extreme heat on the National Mall has prompted U.S. Capitol Police to cancel the public viewing of the "A Capitol Fourth" rehearsal. Officials and medical personnel are actively monitoring attendees for heat-related illnesses as a brutal heat wave continues to grip the area.
Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool; Teen swimmer missing in Potomac River
Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool. Plus, 16-year-old boy missing in Potomac River at Great Falls Park.
Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool. Plus, 16-year-old boy missing in Potomac River at Great Falls Park.
16-year-old boy missing in Potomac River at Great Falls Park
A search is underway after authorities say a teen went missing while swimming at Great Falls Park in Montgomery County on Thursday.
A search is underway after authorities say a teen went missing while swimming at Great Falls Park in Montgomery County on Thursday.
Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites
Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.
Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.
Braving the heat at The Wharf
FOX 5's Jennifer Delgado speaks to people braving the extreme heat at The Wharf as temperatures reach 100 degrees.
FOX 5's Jennifer Delgado speaks to people braving the extreme heat at The Wharf as temperatures reach 100 degrees.
Extreme heat warning; DC police prepare for July 4th
TOP HEADLINES: The latest forecast as the DMV faces an extreme heat warning. Plus, Interim MPD Chief Jeffery Carroll stops by to share how DC police are preparing for July 4th.
TOP HEADLINES: The latest forecast as the DMV faces an extreme heat warning. Plus, Interim MPD Chief Jeffery Carroll stops by to share how DC police are preparing for July 4th.
Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.


















