DC Activates Hot Weather Emergency

Cooling centers and spray parks are open to provide relief.

(Washington, DC) — A Hot Weather Emergency is underway in D.C. The mayor activated it yesterday through Saturday due to heat indexes expected to reach 95 degrees. Forecasters say today alone could feel like 98 with the humidity, even with afternoon storms possible. Cooling centers and spray parks are open to provide relief. People are also urged to check on their neighbors, especially young kids and the elderly.