Jul 15, 2026 - News
D.C. heat wave pushes toward records
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Bad news: It's sizzling again.
The big picture: Another heat wave is bringing dangerously high temperatures to areas across the country this week.
Zoom in: Here in Washington, temps are expected to hit the low 100s today — and maybe even break the 102° heat record for today's date, reports Capital Weather.
- Don't expect relief tomorrow: Temperatures are also expected to hit the high 90s and low 100s across the region.
🥵 The intrigue: This isn't the only heat record the area could set: D.C. has seen four 100°+ days this year —if we hit five today, that would bump this year up into record territory.