An excessive heat warning has been issued for Washington D.C. and counties east of I-95 from noon until 8pm today, with temperatures reaching the middle to upper 90s and feeling like 100-108 degrees. The rest of the region is under a heat advisory. Showers and thunderstorms are expected, with some becoming strong to severe, bringing the risk of gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms ending, with warm and humid conditions.
Saturday will be partly sunny with scattered showers and storms, highs in the low to mid 90s, and feels-like temperatures over 100 degrees. Storm chances will increase during the afternoon and evening, with the potential for severe weather. Sunday will see storm chances with highs near 90 degrees and a drop in humidity expected early next week.
The First Alert Weather app can provide the latest forecast updates. Stay prepared for the hot and stormy weather conditions in the DMV region over the weekend.
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