HAPPENING NOW: Quickly rising through the 70s and 80s this morning. Most spots are near or above 90 before noon. Sizzling afternoon highs in the upper 90s to low 100s as the heat index peaks near 105.
HAPPENING NOW: A few hit-or-miss downpours until about midnight. Some weaker showers still possible overnight with fairly muggy lows in the mid-60s to around 70.
HAPPENING NOW: A flood watch is in effect through midnight. Scattered storms should increase as the evening continues. Any storms could produce heavy rain and dangerous lightning.
HAPPENING NOW: DC reached 103 for a record high. Scattered storms cooled evening temperatures into the 80s and 70s. The risk of strong to severe storms has ended, but areas of showers remain through late evening.