Heat Wave for the DMV

Heat warnings and advisories throughout the region(updated). Source: National Weather Service

As you might have felt outside, it feels very hot. That is because of the heat wave we are having this week. There is an Excessive Heat Warning in effect for most of Maryland(including MoCo) and some part of Virginia. The Heat Warning is expected to last until 9PM on Friday. Heat index(how it feels outside) will be 105-115 degrees depending where you live. Then on Saturday and Sunday, there will be a heat watch that will probably be updated to a warning on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday is expected to be the worst day of this heat wave. Make sure to try to stay inside your house at all times possible, and when you have to go outside, be prepared(stay in shade)(wear hats)(use sunscreen) and don't stay outside for too long. Also, make sure to stay hydrated and drink lots of water, and don't ONLY when you are thirsty, drink even when you aren't thirsty.

Heat indexes(yellow colored) compared to actual temperatures(white colored). Source: WUSA9

Heat Watches and Warnings throughout the DMV. Source: WUSA9

Sunday will be the coldest day of the heat wave, and there is a chance for some rain and some thunderstorms.

Temperatures and heat indexes through Friday to Sunday night. Source: National Weather Source

But I have some good news. After Sunday, the weather will become a LOT colder, with lots of rain on Monday. After Monday, the weather should be fine.Take these heat warnings and watches seriously, because high temperatures are very dangerous, and it's not very often we get heat waves this hot.