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DC region bakes again Friday after record
WTOP • • general
Key Points:
- An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with temperatures reaching 100-105°F and heat index values up to 112, posing life-threatening risks for extended outdoor exposure.
- Meteorologists advise staying hydrated, wearing lightweight clothing, and seeking air-conditioned spaces, especially for vulnerable populations with chronic or mental health conditions.
- Poor air quality and excessive heat may impact power, transit, and water systems, prompting recommendations to limit strenuous outdoor activity and reduce vehicle idling.
- Isolated severe storms with damaging winds, heavy rain, hail, and lightning are possible late today, with more widespread storms expected Saturday that could disrupt Fourth of July plans and cause flooding.
- Due to the heat, the U.S. Capitol Fourth Concert gates will open at 7 p.m., with the event starting at 8 p.m., and viewers can watch live on WTOP.com.
