D.C.-area forecast: Heat advisory today and even hotter this weekend

[elleng]

Saturday and Sunday see highs in the upper 90s, possibly even hitting 100.

Express forecast

Today: Mostly sunny, widely scattered p.m. storms possible. Highs: 94 to 98.
Tonight: Evening storms possible, then clearing. Lows: 69 to 75.
Tomorrow: Sunny, humid, light breeze. Highs: 93 to 97.

Forecast in detail

Our count of 90-degree days is going to keep ticking up over the next week, while reaching 100 is not out of the question. Storm threats are minor over the next few days, so if you can stand the heat, outdoor activities are mostly a go. Monday presents the highest chance of significant rain.

Today (Thursday): Temperatures rise in a hurry, and while sunshine dominates, clouds start to bubble up in the afternoon. Isolated to scattered showers/storms are possible, especially south of town in the afternoon and into evening. Any storms that do form could be locally intense. Highs reach the mid- to upper 90s. Humidity is high (dew points near 70), making it feel like 100 to 105 degrees. If you’re outside, be sure to hydrate and take breaks. Southwest breezes are light. Confidence: High

Tonight: Some storms could linger into the evening, but after sunset, things quiet down and skies clear. Lows will be mainly in the low to mid-70s. Confidence: High

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2022/07/21/dc-forecast-heat-advisory/?

((Already about 80 here in southern MD, hence I woke to turn the a/c on.))

[underpants]

1. No kidding.

My wife wants to do some planting this weekend. I warned her to be careful. The cars need a wash and good cleaning so I may do that.

[elleng]

2. Start NOW!

(Do have to pick up RX @ CVS, but that may be about all I accomplish 'out there!' )

[mahatmakanejeeves]

3. How hot will it feel today? Possibly 105 degrees

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How hot will it feel today? Possibly 105 degrees

Ivy Lyons | [e-mail]

July 21, 2022, 8:35 AM

Get ready for another hot and humid day Thursday — one where it may feel like it is more than 105 degrees. A heat advisory begins for most of the metro area along and east of Interstate 95 at 11 a.m. and lasting through 8 p.m.

Storm Team4 meteorologist Mike Stinneford on Thursday said the heat index, which is how hot it feels outside with the humidity, “may top 105 degrees” Thursday.

“There’s a few question marks around just how humid it gets, and that will affect how hot the air feels and exactly how oppressive it is,” said Dan Hofmann, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “Overall, it definitely looks like a hot few days coming up.”

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WTOP’s Lauren Hamilton contributed to this report.

Ivy Lyons
Ivy Lyons is a digital journalist for WTOP.com. Since 2018, they have worked on Capitol Hill, at NBC News in Washington, and with WJLA in Washington.

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[elleng]

4. 86 @ noon here,

forecast hi 92, with t'storms between 2 and 6 p.m.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

5. A few minutes ago, it was 97 in the shade, but

there's the wind is kicking up, and clouds are forming to the west, which for me is over Fairfax County.