As the oppressive heat and humidity are predicted to reach a heat index of 100 degrees over the weekend, the Washington, D.C., the area is forecasted to see more thunderstorms on Friday. Due to the possibility of a storm and the heat, Storm Team 4 has issued a weather alert.
By Friday, highs will be in the low 90s, with feels-like temperatures around 100°.
Keep an umbrella close by in case there are any persisting showers in the morning or storms in the afternoon or evening. At 4 p.m., there will be a 60% chance of storms. Be ready for a lot of rain in your area.
Your evening plans may be impacted by rain and storms, and according to Storm Team4, the skies won't clear until after midnight.
Storms, Lightning, Flash Flood
The bad weather on Friday would arrive one day after storms that caused rain, a lot of lightning, and thunder in the area, as well as a flash flood warning in Washington, D.C., and its enclaves. Near the White House on Thursday night, two people were fatally injured and two others were critically hurt by what appeared to be lightning.
Reagan, Dulles, and BWI-Marshall airports recorded afternoon highs of 95°, 97°, and 99°, respectively, with 0.93′′, 0.72′′, and 1.22′′ of rainfall.
Over the weekend, the humid and stormy warming trend will persist.
Washington D.C. Area Weekend
Weekend storms won't be as widespread, but it is advised to monitor the forecast if you have any outdoor activities or travel plans.
On Saturday and Sunday, temperatures will range from the upper 80s to the low 90s, with the heat index values in the afternoon rising to about 100°. On both days, storms are expected between 3 and 9 p.m. period. Rain is predicted for Saturday with a 60% chance and Sunday with a 40% chance.
Rain chances will be somewhat lower on Monday before picking back up in the middle of the following week. Expect high temperatures to remain above 90 degrees through at least Wednesday.
Read also: Dangerously Hot Summer Conditions to Persist Across the United States: Weather Forecast
Heat Safety Tips
Extreme heat can quickly turn harmful. Watch out for the elderly, children, newborns, and other vulnerable populations.
The National Weather Service says that in the United States, heat is one of the main weather-related killers, accounting for hundreds of fatalities annually.
Stay hydrated and choose water or sports drinks over sweetened beverages to stay safe in the heat.
According to KidsandCars.org, never leave a pet or young children unattended in a parked car because the temperature inside can quickly rise to lethal levels, even with the windows cracked.
D.C. claims that a heat emergency is declared when the temperature or heat index reaches 95 degrees. When in a heat emergency, cooling centers are open.
Public pools and spray parks are additional options for cooling off. All over the area, pools and water slides are open, NBC Washington reports.
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