DC-area forecast: Mostly dry this week. High heat returns midweek.
HAPPENING NOW: Turning a bit less humid tonight as evening 70s sink to lows in the 60s.
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Q&A: Near-record heat possible Wednesday. Enjoy tamer warmth beforehand! [Sundays@7 Live Chat]
A chance we tie or break our 102° record high Wednesday but only medium forecast confidence - CapitalWeather.com weekly Sunday 7pm livestream
100º possible by Wednesday
Heat may turn intense this week
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