Father, daughter die at Canyonlands National Park after running out of water in 100-degree heat

Father, daughter die at Canyonlands National Park after running out of water in 100-degree heat

The tragedy marks the latest deaths this summer at National Parks in the West, including at Grand Canyon and Death Valley national parks. A record heat wave has claimed dozens of lives in Arizona, California, Utah, and Oregon.

The tragedy marks the latest deaths this summer at National Parks in the West, including at Grand Canyon and Death Valley national parks. A record heat wave has claimed dozens of lives in Arizona, California, Utah, and Oregon.

DC region faces dangerous heat Monday as temperatures soar to 100 degrees

DC region faces dangerous heat Monday as temperatures soar to 100 degrees

The entire Washington, D.C. region is blanketed under excessive heat watches and warnings Monday as dangerously hot temperatures rise to 100 degrees or above.

The entire Washington, D.C. region is blanketed under excessive heat watches and warnings Monday as dangerously hot temperatures rise to 100 degrees or above.

Temperatures expected to go over 100 degrees in DMV this week
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Temperatures expected to go over 100 degrees in DMV this week

It's a very hot day ahead that we'll have and the beginning of close to and hitting 100 degrees for daytime highs. Add to that the increase in humidity and the "feel like" temps will make it dangerous to spend extended time outside. Extreme heat is also on the way for Monday and Tuesday with temperatures looking to reach up to 101 degrees.

It's a very hot day ahead that we'll have and the beginning of close to and hitting 100 degrees for daytime highs. Add to that the increase in humidity and the "feel like" temps will make it dangerous to spend extended time outside. Extreme heat is also on the way for Monday and Tuesday with temperatures looking to reach up to 101 degrees.

DC weather: Extended Heat Emergency issued through the weekend

DC weather: Extended Heat Emergency issued through the weekend

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an Extended Heat Emergency from from Saturday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 17. 

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an Extended Heat Emergency from from Saturday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 17. 

Flooding threat for some areas Friday night
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Flooding threat for some areas Friday night

We are finally getting a break the heat and drought conditions. But some areas are under the threat for flooding tonight . Fox 5 meteorologist Jennifer Delgado join is out tracking the weather as part of team coverage.

We are finally getting a break the heat and drought conditions. But some areas are under the threat for flooding tonight . Fox 5 meteorologist Jennifer Delgado join is out tracking the weather as part of team coverage.

Officials issue warnings about severe drought conditions in Northern Virginia

Officials issue warnings about severe drought conditions in Northern Virginia

Right now, almost all of Virginia is seeing some drought conditions as extreme heat continues to impact the region and there’s been little rain to bring relief.  

Right now, almost all of Virginia is seeing some drought conditions as extreme heat continues to impact the region and there’s been little rain to bring relief.  

2024 Summer outlook: Heat, humidity expected through end of season for DC, Maryland, Virginia

2024 Summer outlook: Heat, humidity expected through end of season for DC, Maryland, Virginia

It's been a summer like no other for the DMV with relentless heat that has both challenged and surpassed regional records. The overwhelming humidity added to that has pushed heat indexes into the triple digits, leaving residents hot, sticky and on some days, just plain miserable. 

It's been a summer like no other for the DMV with relentless heat that has both challenged and surpassed regional records. The overwhelming humidity added to that has pushed heat indexes into the triple digits, leaving residents hot, sticky and on some days, just plain miserable. 

Summer outlook: Heat, humidity expected through end of season for DC, Maryland, Virginia
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Summer outlook: Heat, humidity expected through end of season for DC, Maryland, Virginia

It's been a summer like no other for the DMV with relentless heat that has both challenged and surpassed regional records. The overwhelming humidity added to that has pushed heat indexes into the triple digits, leaving residents hot, sticky and on some days, just plain miserable. It?s not what many want to hear is in store for the rest of the summer but these conditions are expected to persist across our area.

It's been a summer like no other for the DMV with relentless heat that has both challenged and surpassed regional records. The overwhelming humidity added to that has pushed heat indexes into the triple digits, leaving residents hot, sticky and on some days, just plain miserable. It?s not what many want to hear is in store for the rest of the summer but these conditions are expected to persist across our area.

Excessive heat cancels outdoor activities in Fairfax County

Excessive heat cancels outdoor activities in Fairfax County

All outdoor activities have been canceled in Fairfax County due to an excessive heat warning throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

All outdoor activities have been canceled in Fairfax County due to an excessive heat warning throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

DC under excessive heat warning Wednesday, heat index temperatures could exceed 110 degrees

DC under excessive heat warning Wednesday, heat index temperatures could exceed 110 degrees

The sweltering heat and humidity continued across the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday with temperatures in the upper-90s and heat index values that could exceed 110 degrees.

The sweltering heat and humidity continued across the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday with temperatures in the upper-90s and heat index values that could exceed 110 degrees.