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, something the city does when the heat index or temperature is forecast to reach 95 degrees or higher. The city offers tips for dealing with extreme heat .
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— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems)
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“It is going to be incredibly hot,” said NBC Washington meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts.
Monday — the first full day of summer — will be mostly sunny, before clouds roll in with a risk of showers.
Isolated severe storms are possible Monday and Tuesday as well, along with the potential for localized flash flooding.
Forecast:
Monday: Mostly sunny. Clouds roll in later in the day. Chance of rain 30%. Highs in the mid 90s.
Tuesday: Showers. Highs in the lower 80s.
Wednesday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Thursday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
