4 things to know about the weather:
- Get ready… heat wave begins Tuesday
- Dangerous heat builds midweek
- Little relief at night
- Storm chances limited until late Thursday
After a warm and mostly dry Monday, a strengthening late-summer ridge will push temperatures into the upper 90s Tuesday through Thursday across the D.C. Metro, Northern Virginia, and suburban Maryland.
The hottest stretch arrives Tuesday through Thursday, with heat index values reaching 100°-105° during the afternoons, especially in Washington, Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Prince George’s County.
Overnight lows remain in the mid to upper 70s, limiting cooling and increasing heat stress for those spending extended time outdoors…