DMV Braces for 70-Mph Storms and 105-Degree Heat Index as Smoke Slowly Retreats
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Updated · FOX 5 DC · Jul 18
DMV Braces for 70-Mph Storms and 105-Degree Heat Index as Smoke Slowly Retreats
3 articles · Updated · FOX 5 DC · Jul 18
Summary
Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia face multiple rounds of thunderstorms Saturday, with the strongest storms capable of 70 mph wind gusts, heavy rain, isolated flash flooding and a tornado or two.
A heat advisory runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. as temperatures in the mid-90s combine with humidity to push the heat index near 105 degrees.
Code Red air quality remains in effect for Washington after Canadian wildfire smoke drove fine-particle pollution to unhealthy to very unhealthy levels, though stronger winds should improve conditions from south to north during the afternoon.
Storm chances in Washington rise after 3 p.m., and forecasters expect conditions to turn mostly sunny Sunday with lower humidity and a high near 89 degrees.