WASHINGTON — WHAT: Very hot weather in the D.C. Metro area. Highs near 100.
WHEN: Sunday will be the last day of intense heat with 80s and 90s in the forecast the rest of the week.
IMPACTS: Heat-related illnesses, Heat Indices over 100 degrees, dehydration, poor air quality.
NEED TO KNOW: Check the A/C, have fans, drink lots of water, keep your dog paws off of the pavement.
A scorching hot weekend is underway in the DMV. Highs will be near 100 once again Sunday. The heat index, which describes what temperatures feel-like to your body, will soar once again. It will feel like it's as hot as 100-107 degrees.
On Saturday the temperatures several areas hit a high of 100 degrees and it felt as hot as 110 degrees in Leesburg with the heat index. New record highs were set. Several other areas also reported triple-digit-heat indices including Waldorf, Maryland and Cambridge, Maryland. In Delaware at Lewes, the heat index was reportedly 110 degrees. The heat accounts for temperatures and humidity in shaded areas.
More record highs were set on Sunday as well. Though very few places hit the triple digit mark, most areas felt like it because of the high humidity.
Some relief from the heat is on the way! By Monday highs will only be in the upper 80s with very low humidity.
Heat and Health Impacts
This type of weather will have multiple impacts. People who are caught off guard and not staying cool and hydrated, could become susceptible to heat related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. With this type of weather set up, air may become stagnant and air quality could be reduced, because pollutants are not being dispersed and there won't be much rain to help clear the air.
Play it smart to beat the heat
Heat must be taken seriously sine it has been the number one weather related killer over the last 30 years. In 2023, heat killed 207 people in the U.S.
Each year heat causes more deaths than tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service. Heat has already claimed the life of one man in Prince George's County in Maryland this year.
Try to take breaks from the heat and get into air conditioning. Stay hydrated. Know the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses and seek help if you need it. Some symptoms include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Irritability
- Thirst
- Heavy sweating
- Elevated body temperature
- Decreased urine output
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