Heat Advisory in effect across DC, Maryland and Virginia Wednesday as dangerous temperatures climb
Heat Advisory in effect across DC, Maryland and Virginia Wednesday
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Washington, DC, much of Maryland and northern Virginia on Wednesday as hot temperatures and high humidity push heat index values as high as 105 degrees.
WASHINGTON - A Heat Advisory is in effect for Washington, DC, much of Maryland and northern Virginia on Wednesday as hot temperatures and rising humidity push heat index values toward 105 degrees.
What we know:
Triple‑digit readings are likely by the afternoon, with real temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees.
FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda says wildfire smoke from Canada may drift into the region again, creating haze and contributing to air‑quality issues through Thursday. Similar heat and humidity are expected Thursday, and another Heat Advisory is likely.
Thursday could also bring a few isolated pop‑up storms. More widespread storms are expected over the weekend, beginning as early as midday Saturday and continuing into the evening. The unsettled weather is expected to help break the heat.
Temperatures will return to the upper 80s to low 90s by early next week.
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM THIS EVENING
Information from the National Weather Service
WHAT
Heat index values up to 105 expected.
WHERE
Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.
WHEN
From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.