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Washington Post
a day ago
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- Washington Post
Both hot and humid, Saturday had 100-degree heat index
It was certainly summer in the District on Saturday, with conditions obviously hot and definitely humid, yet it seemed not quite so extreme or excessive to foreclose all possibility of enjoyment. Saturday, often cloudy but sometimes bright and sunny, brought the heat. But in Washington it apparently failed to inflict 90-degree temperatures, the frequent standard for summertime discontents.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Is the heat wave over yet? Do these things until the heat breaks.
Forecasters predict the worst of a record-setting heat wave may soon be over — but millions still need to take precautions to stay safe from dangerous heat. The most significant heat conditions are expected to continue across the Mid-Atlantic through Thursday, June 26 and the eastern Ohio Valley into Friday, June 27, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather meteorologists said extreme heat may begin to subside Wednesday, June 25, in New England, the Upper Midwest and the Plains, with temperatures dropping into the 70s and 80s. For those still experiencing the oppressive heat, here's some tips for how to find your own bit of relief. The balance between staying cool and keeping energy costs low can be tricky amid a heat wave, when sitting in front of a blasting air conditioner is oh-so-appealing. The Environmental Protection Agency's energy-efficiency program Energy Star recommends setting the thermostat to 78 degrees when you wake up during summer months to maximize efficiency. Michael Webber, a professor of engineering who studies energy at University of Texas at Austin, said pre-cooling your home by running the air conditioning more in the morning and evening, and less in the afternoon when temperatures are at their peak can go a long way, too. 'Picking the right temperature and cooling your house at the best times, these are things you can do for free essentially,' to stay comfortable and save on energy costs, Webber said. Portable electric fans can also help make a room feel cooler, but the National Weather Service recommends pointing them away from yourself when the room temperature is higher than 90 degrees. The dry blowing air can lead to dehydration, the agency says. If you don't have air conditioning, or if it isn't working, libraries, shopping malls, grocery stores and public cooling centers can also offer relief from scorching temperatures. You might want to think twice before ordering that large iced coffee – or margarita pitcher. Hydration is the name of the game during a heat wave and Betsy Koickel, chief medical officer at GoHealth Urgent Care, said 'excessive alcohol or caffeine intake can increase the risk of dehydration.' The American Red Cross said the average person should drink about three-fourths a gallon of water a day. Koickel recommended drinking water before you feel thirsty and replenishing with electrolyte replacements, such as Gatorade, especially if you plan to exercise or sit outside for extended periods. Consistent water intake may be particularly important for people taking medications that can cause dehydration, including some blood pressure drugs, antidepressants and antibiotics. She also said easy-to-digest foods, like fruits and salads, can help with hydration. If you need to wander outside, you can protect your skin by frequently reapplying sunscreen, wearing a loose, brimmed hat and choosing light-colored clothing. The EPA recommends avoiding direct exposure to the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun's rays are the strongest and taking frequent breaks in the shade to cool off. In extreme cases, intense heat can lead to sickness as your body struggles to regulate its temperature. Early symptoms of heat injury, including thirst, lightheadedness or a headache, may develop if you don't properly hydrate, Koickel said. Dark-colored or foul-smelling urine may be another sign of severe dehydration. 'If you don't take steps to rehydrate at that point, it can lead to heat exhaustion. You could faint. You could start to experience some severe muscle cramps, excessive sweating, and then if that's not taken care of, it can eventually lead to heat stroke.' Heat stroke can occur when someone's body temperature reaches 100.4 degrees. If heat illness reaches that point, she recommended calling 911 or finding immediate medical attention. Heat stroke vs heat exhaustion: How to spot the difference and how to treat Contributing: Doyle Rice and Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Heat wave tips for staying cool and safe
Washington Post
2 days ago
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- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Hot weather returns for June's final weekend, as does storm chance
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: It'll feel like summer again today after the short break Friday. Mid-80s to around 90 this afternoon with a chance of a couple of storms, which could be strong. What's next? Similar tomorrow and into the start of the workweek. A cold front eventually delivers somewhat drier air by Wednesday. Today's daily digit — 6/10: Back to summer, but at least it's a tamer version than earlier in the week. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Saturday): Clouds and any patchy fog should dissipate as the sun rises, leaving us mainly sunny weather midday into early afternoon. A few storms may pop up in the late-day sun as highs reach the mid-80s to a degree or two past 90. Winds are from the south and southwest around 5 to 10 mph. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: A couple evening storms are possible. Otherwise, trending mainly clear and muggy. Lows are mainly in the 70 to 75 range. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Sunday): At least as sunny as today and probably sunnier. Afternoon storms should be few. Highs are similar to this afternoon's, or generally about 86 to 91. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy. Lows again range from near 70 to the mid-70s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Not too much change Monday into Tuesday, at least until a cold front arrives late in the latter day. Small odds of storms Monday grow for Tuesday with the front closing in. Highs are largely within a few degrees of 90. Confidence: Medium Lower humidity for Wednesday and Thursday, but not too much change in temperatures. Overall, 80s are favored Wednesday and it might trend back closer to 90 for Thursday. Pretty close to average for the time of year. Confidence: Medium Today's daily digit — 6/10: Back to summer, but at least it's a tamer version than earlier in the week. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Saturday): Clouds and any patchy fog should dissipate as the sun rises, leaving us mainly sunny weather midday into early afternoon. A few storms may pop up in the late-day sun as highs reach the mid-80s to a degree or two past 90. Winds are from the south and southwest around 5 to 10 mph. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: A couple evening storms are possible. Otherwise, trending mainly clear and muggy. Lows are mainly in the 70 to 75 range. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Sunday): At least as sunny as today and probably sunnier. Afternoon storms should be few. Highs are similar to this afternoon's, or generally about 86 to 91. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy. Lows again range from near 70 to the mid-70s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Not too much change Monday into Tuesday, at least until a cold front arrives late in the latter day. Small odds of storms Monday grow for Tuesday with the front closing in. Highs are largely within a few degrees of 90. Confidence: Medium Lower humidity for Wednesday and Thursday, but not too much change in temperatures. Overall, 80s are favored Wednesday and it might trend back closer to 90 for Thursday. Pretty close to average for the time of year. Confidence: Medium
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
Another surge of heat is coming. Here's where the worst will be.
For millions of people across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, Friday will bring a welcome reprieve from extreme heat. After a record-tying four consecutive days with temperatures at or above 95 degrees around D.C., temperatures are forecast to only reach the lower 80s. But the break from the heat won't last long.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Much cooler and cloudy today. Toastier with storms this weekend.
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Our heat wave finally breaks today, with highs in the mid-70s (north and east) to mid-80s (south and west). Rain chances may focus south and west of town, but stay tuned. What's next? Back up to roughly 90 this weekend, with daily storm chances. A few storms could turn strong. It may still feel near 100 degrees early next workweek given high humidity. Today's daily digit — 6/10: Leaning into the heat break is the main positive, but it is cloudy with some rain chances around, especially south and west of town. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Friday): Cooler and mainly cloudy. Highs vary with mid- to upper 70s northeast of town to mid-80s southwest of town. A few showers, along with afternoon and evening storms, are possible. Rain may focus west and south of the area if the front sags that way. Monitor along with us. Confidence: Medium Tonight: Storms or a downpour are possible into the early morning hours, but most may just experience mostly cloudy skies. Muggy lows near 70 to mid-70s. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Saturday): Fairly typical weather for late June, with highs shooting for 90, plus or minus a few degrees. Humidity gets into the high side and should help set off some afternoon thunderstorms, with a few possibly turning strong to severe. We'll monitor. Confidence: Medium Tomorrow night: Evening thunderstorms may continue but their intensity wanes by midnight. Humid with lows near 70 to mid-70s. Confidence: Medium Sunday: More of the typical heat but perhaps just a slight dip in humidity (fingers crossed). Highs upper 80s to low 90s. A a few mid- to late afternoon thunderstorms have about a 50/50 chance of development. So far storm intensity isn't concerning. Confidence: Medium A look ahead Sunday night: A few evening storms may slip into the early morning hours. Lows are again not very cool with a possible resurgence in humidity — near 70 to mid-70s. Confidence: Medium A cold front slowly approaches Monday and Tuesday. This should ignite numerous afternoon and evening storms, and some could be strong to severe. Near-oppressive humidity with upper 80s to low 90s may make it feel like 100 degrees. Lows only get to near 70 into the mid-70s. Confidence: Medium Wednesday and Thursday have very limited, low rain chances, sunnier skies and somewhat less humid air for a change. Highs are currently looking like mid-80s to near 90. Confidence: Medium Today's daily digit — 6/10: Leaning into the heat break is the main positive, but it is cloudy with some rain chances around, especially south and west of town. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Friday): Cooler and mainly cloudy. Highs vary with mid- to upper 70s northeast of town to mid-80s southwest of town. A few showers, along with afternoon and evening storms, are possible. Rain may focus west and south of the area if the front sags that way. Monitor along with us. Confidence: Medium Tonight: Storms or a downpour are possible into the early morning hours, but most may just experience mostly cloudy skies. Muggy lows near 70 to mid-70s. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Saturday): Fairly typical weather for late June, with highs shooting for 90, plus or minus a few degrees. Humidity gets into the high side and should help set off some afternoon thunderstorms, with a few possibly turning strong to severe. We'll monitor. Confidence: Medium Tomorrow night: Evening thunderstorms may continue but their intensity wanes by midnight. Humid with lows near 70 to mid-70s. Confidence: Medium Sunday: More of the typical heat but perhaps just a slight dip in humidity (fingers crossed). Highs upper 80s to low 90s. A a few mid- to late afternoon thunderstorms have about a 50/50 chance of development. So far storm intensity isn't concerning. Confidence: Medium A look ahead Sunday night: A few evening storms may slip into the early morning hours. Lows are again not very cool with a possible resurgence in humidity — near 70 to mid-70s. Confidence: Medium A cold front slowly approaches Monday and Tuesday. This should ignite numerous afternoon and evening storms, and some could be strong to severe. Near-oppressive humidity with upper 80s to low 90s may make it feel like 100 degrees. Lows only get to near 70 into the mid-70s. Confidence: Medium Wednesday and Thursday have very limited, low rain chances, sunnier skies and somewhat less humid air for a change. Highs are currently looking like mid-80s to near 90. Confidence: Medium
