FOX 5 Weather Forecast
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FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has your weather forecast for this week.

COVID-19: Extreme heat, new variants aid summer surge

A summer surge of COVID-19 cases across the country is being aided by the combination of extreme heat and new variants, says an infectious disease expert with Johns Hopkins.

UMD rolls out mobile cooling center to keep athletes safe during extreme heat

Six years after the death of University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair because of Heat Stroke, the school is the first in the country to use a new tool to protect athletes.   

DC region under heat advisory Wednesday; showers and thunderstorms likely

The scorching hot and humid conditions continue on Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region with temperatures in the upper-90s and heat index readings that could exceed 105 degrees.

Flash drought, record-breaking severe heat grips DC region

The Washington Metropolitan area is experiencing a dangerous heatwave, prompting warnings and precautions from officials. 

Indiana resident killed after tree falls on home amid severe weather identified

A person was killed when a tree fell on their house in Cedar Lake, Indiana, as powerful storms barreled through the Chicagoland area on Monday night.

Storm sent debris flying into traffic in Iowa: Video

A storm sent debris flying into traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on Monday as a tornado moved through the region. 

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued for parts of DC, Maryland, Virginia

The D.C. area is under severe thunderstorm warnings Monday night as a strong storm with a history of damaging winds is heading to the area. 

Staying cool in the heat wave
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This summer the heat has been relentless, and we are now once again in the midst of triple digit highs and high humidity. With that combination, the National Weather Service has issued heat alerts . Staying safe in this extreme heat is vital. Gwen Tolbart has some helpful advice.