Washington DC Weather

D.C.’s heat wave is going to last for days on end

Expect heat indexes of 100 to 105

By Adele Chapin Jun 29, 2018, 9:25am EDT

Heat Wave Predicted For D.C. Over Weekend

There’s no relief in sight from 90-degree days in Washington, D.C — at least for awhile. The Capital Weather Gang is predicting that a new heat wave is beginning today, and could last for nine days straight. The humidity is going to be intense too, according to the Post, with heat indexes of 100 to 105.

If these temps continue, it could match records in the area. Stay hydrated, everyone!

We can compare the extreme Northeast heat expected 1-2 July to record heat from the recent past.

17 July 2012:
-The last time SYR exceeded 100.
-The last time NYC, BDL reached 100.

A front leaned from the north. 850 hPa temps of 21-23ºC were common. (1/n) pic.twitter.com/1nn7ggmaAL
— Ben Noll (@BenNollWeather) June 29, 2018

D.C.-area forecast: New heat wave begins today, and the humidity will become oppressive by Sunday [WaPo]
A long-duration heat wave is beginning in Washington when it will frequently feel as if it’s 100 [WaPo]

D.C.’s heat wave is going to last for days on end

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