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Hot, stormy weather leads to evacuation of National Mall on July Fourth
WTOP • • nation
Key Points:
- Due to extreme heat and severe thunderstorms, visitors at the National Mall for Fourth of July celebrations are being advised to seek shelter at designated nearby government buildings and museums.
- The D.C. area is experiencing a thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. with heavy winds causing power outages and downed trees, although conditions are expected to improve in time for the 10:30 p.m. fireworks.
- Record-breaking heat has been recorded at Reagan National Airport (102°F), BWI Marshall (102°F), and Dulles Airport (97°F), contributing to a code purple air quality alert, indicating unhealthy air for all.
- Despite the storms, high temperatures and humidity will persist through the weekend with further severe storms expected on Sunday and Monday, potentially causing flooding.
- WTOP continues to provide live coverage of Fourth of July events and weather updates on 103.5 FM, online, and via their mobile app.
