"DC Heat Wave Peaks Today with Storms and Relief by Thursday"
TL;DR
The D.C. area is experiencing its most intense heat wave of the summer, with temperatures potentially reaching near-record highs of 104 degrees today. An excessive-heat warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pop-up thunderstorms may offer some relief today, with more widespread storms expected tomorrow. Cooler temperatures and lower humidity are anticipated by Thursday, with storm chances returning over the weekend.
- D.C.-area forecast: Extreme heat peaks today with improvement by Thursday The Washington Post
- Temperatures remain high Tuesday with chance for storms WBAL TV Baltimore
- Maryland Weather: Alert Days continue for intense heat & humidity with storms chances CBS News
- DC area heat advisories, warnings as high temperatures of 102 degrees expected Tuesday FOX 5 DC
- Thunderstorms soak parts of DC area as heat wave holds its grip WTOP
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