Hot, Muggy Weekend With Showers, Spotty Storm Possible in DC Area

The weather forecast for D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia today is hot with showers and a spotty storm possible

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Get ready to sweat: The Washington, D.C., area is getting a shot of hot, humid weather this weekend and next week.

The heat index will be in the low 90s Saturday once you factor in muggy air, Storm Team4 says.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser activated the city's heat emergency plan from Sunday to Wednesday. Go here for a map of cooling centers or call 311 for information.

After morning showers moved out, there is still a chance for a spotty shower or thunderstorm Saturday afternoon.

Sunday may feel even hotter with another shower or storm chance in the afternoon, but rain is less likely than Saturday.

Be ready for temperatures climb to around 90° with the heat index in the mid-90s.

The workweek is set to begin very hot a humid with the heat index near 100° on Monday and Tuesday.

The early read on Fourth of July weekend? An approaching cold front could push some rain in, but confidence in the forecast is currently low.

Stay with Storm Team4 for the latest forecast

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