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Temperatures will climb near 100 degrees this weekend. Here's how to prepare and stay safe.
WASHINGTON — WHAT: Very hot weather in the D.C. Metro area. Mid to upper 90s Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
WHEN: Now through at least Thursday, June 27th.
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. The heat index, which describes what temperatures feel-like to your body, has soared. In the noon hour Saturday the temperatures was 94 degrees, but the heat index made it feel like 105 degrees in Leesburg, VA. 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.
The atmosphere continues to turn up the heat over the D.C. metro area with a long stretch of 90-degree weather that started Monday. Temperatures could climb to near 100 degrees this weekend.
We're going to be in the thick of the heat for a pretty long stretch from now until close to June 27th. That's at least 10 days of heat that could impact our health. A ridge of high pressure will park over the area with heat building during the week.
Saturday and Sunday will bring in the hottest temperatures of the heat wave with temperatures in the mid 90s Friday and upper 90s Saturday and Sunday. A few locations around the DMV will likely hit 100 degrees both Saturday and Sunday. Humidity will make it feel even hotter.
The hottest part of any given day will be between 11am and 8pm. It may be best to get outdoor activities done before or after the hottest part of the day.
HEAT INDEX BY THE HOUR (SATURDAY)
HEAT INDEX BY THE HOUR (SUNDAY)
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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