FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024 TODAY: EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING FOR D.C. AND COUNTIES EAST OF I-95 FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM HEAT ADVISORY FOR THE REST OF THE REGION Partly Cloudy Showers, Thunderstorms Highs: 93-98 Feels Like: 100-108 Winds: Southwest 5-15 mph Most of the DMV is under either an Excessive Heat Warning or Heat Advisory, as air temperatures reach the middle to upper 90s, and feels like readings ranging between 100 and 108. Shower and thunderstorms chances are more widespread, with some becoming strong to severe. The greatest risk will be gusty winds, hail and pockets of moderate to very heavy rain. TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy Scattered Showers, Storms End Lows: 75-80 Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph Warm and humid conditions are expected overnight with lingering showers and storms. SATURDAY: Partly Sunny Scattered Showers, Storms Highs: 90-95 Feels Like: 100-105 Winds: South 5-10 mph Saturday will be the hotter weekend day with highs in the low to mid 90s. Feels-like temperatures will be over 100 degrees. Rain and storms chances are on the rise during the afternoon and evening and may impact outdoor events. Any storms that develop will have the potential to become severe. SUNDAY: Partly Sunny Storm Chances Highs: near 90 Winds: West 5-10 mph An approaching cold front will trigger additional chances for showers and storms during the afternoon and evening hours. Plan for high temperatures will be around 90 degrees with heat index values around 95 degrees. A drop in humidity is expected early next week. Download the First Alert Weather app to stay up to date with the latest forecast. |