DC weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for much of DMV; Heat Advisory for parts of Virginia

WASHINGTON – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Washington, D.C. and much of the encompassing parts of Maryland and Virginia Wednesday as sizzling and humid circumstances proceed, with highs round 90 levels and warmth index values that would climb over 100 levels.

Sunshine via the afternoon will assist temperatures climb once more, and a backdoor chilly entrance might set off remoted storms late in the day and into the night. While fashions have struggled to point out something constant, the area stays underneath a extreme climate threat. Outdoor actions, together with after‑faculty occasions, might have backup plans. The finest possibilities for attainable showers and thunderstorms comes primarily between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. 

Heat index values are anticipated to achieve the 100‑diploma vary once more Wednesday, bringing us near however not fairly at an advisory.

A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to eight p.m. Wednesday for parts of Virginia, together with Spotsylvania and Culpeper counties. Heat index values in these areas are anticipated to achieve 109 levels. Hot temperatures and excessive humidity could result in warmth‑associated diseases. Residents in these areas are urged to drink lots of fluids, keep in air‑conditioned areas, keep away from direct solar and verify on kin and neighbors.

Temperatures keep in the 90s Thursday in the D,C, area as the warmth continues via the top of the workweek, with an opportunity for storms every day. Conditions clear in time for the vacation weekend, with dry climate and highs in the 80s via Monday.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 

Virginia counties included are Arlington, Clarke, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, Greene, King George, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, Page, Prince William, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Warren.

Virginia unbiased cities included are Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Manassas, Manassas Park and Winchester.

Maryland counties included are Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, Talbot and Washington.

Maryland unbiased cities embody Baltimore City.

District of Columbia is included.