Heat Wave Bakes NoVA, DC: Timeline To 94 Degrees

WASHINGTON, DC — We're three weeks away from the official start of summer, but this weekend will be full of scorching heat, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters are predicting temperatures in the mid-90s this weekend in the Washington, D.C.-northern Virginia region.

A high near 94 is expected Saturday, with mostly clear conditions and a southwest wind during the day near 7 mph keeping things from feeling any hotter.

Temps will peak between 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Already by 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service reported the temperatures had reached 90 degrees in DC, Manassas, Arlington, Alexandria and McLean, and upper 80s in Reston, Vienna, Leesburg, Fairfax City, Fredericksburg, and much of the region.

The low Saturday night will be about 70 degrees, according to the forecast.

Sunday brings similar conditions, with the high near 94 and a low around 72. A south wind of 3 to 6 mph is expected.

Temperatures should stay near 90 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms increasing each day. The chance Monday is 30 percent and on Tuesday and Wednesday, there is a 60 percent chance of rain. Lows will be in the low 70s.

Here is the timeline to 94 degrees in the Baltimore-Washington area this weekend, based on the National Weather Service forecast:

Saturday, June 5

2 p.m. — 93 degrees
3 p.m. — 94 degrees (93 on heat index)
4 p.m. — 94 degrees (93 on heat index)
5 p.m. — 93 degrees (92 on heat index)
6 p.m. — 92 degrees
7 p.m. — 90 degrees
8 p.m. — 85 degrees (86 on heat index)
9 p.m. — 81 degrees (82 on heat index)
10 p.m. — 79 degrees
11 p.m. — 78 degrees

Sunday, June 6

8 a.m. — 76 degrees
9 a.m. — 80 degrees (82 on heat index)
10 a.m. — 84 degrees (86 on heat index)
11 a.m. — 86 degrees (90 on heat index)
12 p.m. — 90 degrees (91 on heat index)
1 p.m. — 92 degrees (94 on heat index)
2 p.m. — 92 degrees (93 on heat index)
3 p.m. — 93 degrees (94 on heat index)
4 p.m. — 93 degrees (94 on heat index)
5 p.m. — 92 degrees (93 on heat index)

The heat index incorporates the actual temperature and humidity to determine how hot it will feel like it is outside.

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Signs Of Heat-Related Illness

Watch for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Get medical help immediately if these occur:

• Confusion
• Nausea
• Lightheaded feeling
• High body temperature with cool and clammy skin
• Hot, dry, flushed skin
• Rapid or slowed heartbeat

Individuals having a heat-related medical emergency or who are experiencing the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke should call 911.

Get the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.