Sweltering temperatures prompt Heat Alert in DC through Tuesday morning

Published 11 hours ago• 3 minute read

Temperatures in the D.C. area are expected to feel like they are in middle 90s for the next few days, prompting Mayor Muriel Bowser to issue a Heat Alert for the District.

Bowser, who issued the alert Sunday morning, said it will be in effect until Tuesday at 8 a.m.

The Heat Alert means cooling centers in D.C. will be open and available for anyone needing relief.

It warns that “hot temperatures and humidity” during the day and overnight will “increase the risk of heat-related illnesses” with those who work or participate in outdoor activities being at a greater risk.

WTOP Meteorologist Matt Ritter said the “feels like” heat being especially warm is because it will be “more humid than the last couple of days.”

The District released a map marking all cooling centers established throughout the nation’s capital. Find the closest cooling center to you online.

Another cooling option is a D.C. pool or spray park. The spray parks are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can find the locations online.

If you’re considering heading to a pool, there is a listing and schedule for all of the D.C. outdoor pool locations and the indoor pools, which are available year-round.

Heat safety precautions

The District encourages you to check on each other in the heat and to stay hydrated.

Tips for hot weather include:

Day centers and shelters

There are also walk-in services at local Day Centers for those experiencing homelessness. Appointments are not required, but are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations:

There is a drop-in center for young adults experiencing homelessness called Zoe’s Doors Youth Drop-In Center. The facility, which is open 24 hours, caters to residents 18 to 24, and is at 900 Rhode Island Avenue NE. Appointments are recommended.

There are also low-barrier shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness available that are open 24 hours. These include:

Pat Handy Women’s Shelter — 810 5th Street NW
Harriet Tubman Women’s Shelter — 1910 Massachusetts Avenue SE
Living Life Alternatives LGBTQ+ Shelter — 400 50th Street SE

If you need a ride to one of the homeless shelters, call the D.C. Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 a.m., or the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center at 311 at any time.

Hot, humid. Mostly sunny in the morning, increasing clouds late in the day. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
Winds: E/SE 5-15

Warm, muggy. Mostly cloudy. A few widely scattered showers or thunderstorms. Lows in the lower to middle 70s.
Winds: SE 5-15

Very warm, muggy. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the middle 80s to near 90.

Hot, humid. Mostly cloudy. A few scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.

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