Washington D.C. Braces for Scorching Heatwave, Feels Like an Oven Out There!
Hold onto your hats, Washington D.C.! A serious heatwave is about to turn the nation’s capital into a sweltering sauna. We’re talking temps predicted to hit triple digits by Sunday – that’s right, degrees! This heatwave is shaping up to be the most intense in almost a decade, prompting city bigwigs to issue a heat emergency. So, grab your sunscreen, find some shade, and let’s dive into what you need to know to beat the heat.
Hold Up, How Hot Are We Talking?
Get ready for some serious sweat-inducing weather, folks. This heatwave isn’t messing around. Expect the mercury to stay sky-high throughout the weekend, offering very little relief from the scorching temperatures. And don’t think you’re safe once the sun sets! Even nighttime temps are going to be brutal, hovering in the mid-seventies to almost eighty degrees. All this adds up to a recipe for some serious heat stress. Oh, and did we mention the humidity? AccuWeather’s RealFeel® Temperatures are predicting it’s gonna feel even hotter than the actual temperature, thanks to the intense sunshine and moisture hanging in the air. Yeah, it’s gonna be a scorcher.
D.C. Feels the Heat
The District is no stranger to hot summers, but this one’s shaping up to be a real doozy. Forecasters are predicting a high of a hundred degrees on Sunday, which would make it the hottest day in D.C. since August . In fact, we might even come close to breaking the all-time June record of a hundred and four degrees. Yikes! Mayor Muriel Bowser isn’t taking any chances. She’s already extended the city’s heat emergency until the beginning of next week. Residents and tourists alike are being strongly advised to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. Remember folks, stay hydrated, find some A/C, and check on your neighbors, especially the elderly.
Baltimore: You’re Not Off the Hook!
Hey Baltimore, think you can escape this heatwave? Think again! The Charm City is also in the heatwave’s crosshairs, with temperatures expected to soar to a hundred degrees by Sunday. City officials have issued a “Code Red Extreme Heat Alert” and are opening cooling centers across the city to provide some much-needed relief from the heat. So, Baltimoreans, stay cool, drink plenty of fluids, and take advantage of those cooling centers if you need to. Remember, this heatwave is serious business. Stay safe out there!