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DC Heat Advisory: Wednesday Will Feel Like 100 Degrees

The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the District.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. in DC, as well as the surrounding areas.

Temperatures are expected to rise to the mid-to-high 90s, but high humidity will make it feel like a sweltering 100 degrees.

Recommended ways to combat extreme heat include drinking lots of fluids, staying in the shade or indoors in air conditioning and taking frequent breaks from strenuous work.

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DC offers cooling centers during extreme heat. Residents can call 311 for detailed information about cooling center locations.

Additionally, DC Alerts advises residents to check in on sensitive groups to include: 

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  • Infants and young children
  • People aged 65 or older
  • People who have a mental illness
  • Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure

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