Saturday, July 15, 2006
Beginning of Dangerous, Excessive Heat Event
Jason Samenow @ 11:17 PM
Extreme Heat Wave Headed Towards DC -- Temperatures well into the 90s with high humidity -- for much of the coming week
Preparation Tips
Today marks the first day of a long and significant heat wave. It appears this will be the hottest weather since at least 2002.
Hot, moderately humid. As a massive ridge of hot high pressure moves in -- essentially a huge heat dome -- temperatures will reach the low 90s under mostly sunny skies. Humidity levels (dewpoints in the mid to upper 60s) will not be as high as yesterday, but still a bit uncomfortable. Skies will be mostly sunny, so wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water if you're outside.
Image courtesy AccuWeather.com
Preparation Tips
Today marks the first day of a long and significant heat wave. It appears this will be the hottest weather since at least 2002.
Today
Hot, moderately humid. As a massive ridge of hot high pressure moves in -- essentially a huge heat dome -- temperatures will reach the low 90s under mostly sunny skies. Humidity levels (dewpoints in the mid to upper 60s) will not be as high as yesterday, but still a bit uncomfortable. Skies will be mostly sunny, so wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water if you're outside.Image courtesy AccuWeather.com
Heat Wave Notes
- From AccuWeather: Dangerous Heat to Reach the Northeast
- Excessive Heat Warning in Chicago--headed towards 100 today, Excessive Heat Watch in Philly
- Temperature reaches 115 in Pierre, South Dakota and hottest day in Fargo, ND since 1989-- More information and links at WxNation's Wire
- Washington Post:Golf Sensation Michelle Wie Succombs to Heat Exhaustion
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