WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024

HEAT ADVISORY 11AM UNTIL 8PM 
FLOOD WATCH 2PM UNTIL MIDNIGHT FOR THE DC METRO

TODAY: HEAT ALERT & SEVERE ALERT
Hot & Humid, Tracking PM Storms
Highs: 92-98
Heat Index: Around 105
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
A heat advisory has been posted for most of the DMV for heat index values near 105. A strong cold front will advance from west to east during the afternoon and evening brining the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms. Damaging winds are the greatest risk in storms that develop today. Drenching downpours could also lead to isolated flooding, which is why a Flood Watch has been issued from 2pm until midnight for the D.C. Metro. 

TONIGHT:
Rain & Storms Ending
Lows: 69-75
Winds: West to Northwest 5-10 mph
The severe weather threat will end before midnight with cooler temperatures expected overnight. It will remain very humid with isolated shower chances overnight. 

THURSDAY:
Partly Sunny
Highs: Mid to Upper 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: Mid to Upper 80s
Winds: 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. 

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