Residents across the Washington D.C. area are bracing for a sizzling Sunday, as the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory effective from noon to 8 p.m. due to forecasted heat index values up to 107 degrees. According to a statement obtained by National Weather Service Washington D.C., the advisory encompasses the District of Columbia and parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia, underscoring the health risks posed by such oppressive heat and humidity.
In addition to soaring temperatures aside from the sweltering heat today, there’s a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m. with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible, these weather conditions are not only uncomfortable but have the potential to cause heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service is urging locals to take precautions like drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned areas, avoiding sun exposure, and checking on vulnerable neighbors and relatives.
For those inclined to think this might be a quick surge of heat, the forecast suggests otherwise. The detailed forecast warns that the heat wave is set to continue, with Monday expected to be mostly sunny and near 96 degrees with similar heat index values as high as 105. Similarly, scorching conditions are expected to persist through at least Wednesday, with the possibility of temperatures climbing even higher on Tuesday and Wednesday…