TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING 11AM-8PM TODAY: HEAT ALERT & STORM ALERT
Very Hot, Scattered PM Storms
Highs: 99-102
Heat Index: 105-110+
Winds: Southwest 5-15 mph
Dangerous heat continues with forecast high temperatures in the low 100s. This will be the third day in a row with high temperatures in the triple digits at DCA (for the first time since 2016). An excessive heat warning has been posted by the National Weather Service from 11am until 8pm for heat values ranging from 105 to 110+ degrees during the afternoon. Similar to yesterday, scattered showers and storms will develop late this afternoon and early this evening. Some storms could contain damaging winds. The Storm Prediction Center has a majority of the DMV under the Level 2 out of 5 'Slight' risk category. Drenching downpours and frequent thunder and lightning are possible in storms later, as well. TONIGHT:
Decreasing Clouds
Lows: 76-82
Winds: Southwest 5 mph
Plan for a mild and muggy night with temperatures, once again in D.C., not falling below 80 degrees.
WEDNESDAY: HEAT ALERT & STORM ALERT
Hot with PM Storms
Highs: 90-97
Heat Index: 100-105
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
This will be the last really hot and humid day of the week before a welcome drop in temperatures and humidity. It won't be quite as hot as earlier in the week with highs in the mid 90s. With the humidity, feels-like temperatures will peak around 105 degrees. Scattered showers and storms are likely during the afternoon and evening, as a cold front approaches the area. Once again, the Storm Prediction Center has the DMV in the Level 2 out of 5 'Slight' risk category with damaging winds the greatest risk in storms that develop. THURSDAY:
Partly Sunny
Highs: Mid 80s
Winds: North 5-15 mph
It will be noticeably cooler with highs in the mid 80s. Humidity levels will be slowly falling, as well. Lingering showers are possible with the passage of the cold front. FRIDAY:
Partly Cloudy
Highs: Upper 80s
Winds: North to South 5-10 mph
We'll round out the week with really nice weather. It will be dry and seasonably warm with low humidity. This comfortable weather will take us into the upcoming weekend. Download the First Alert Weather app to stay up to date with the latest forecast.
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