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Humidity Will Make It Feel Over 100 Degrees During First Potential Heat Wave Of Year: Outlook Humidity Will Make It Feel Over 100 Degrees During First Potential Heat Wave Of Year: Outlook
Humidity Will Make It Feel Over 100 Degrees During First Potential Heat Wave Of Year: Outlook Humid conditions during the first potential heat wave of the year could make it feel like it's over 100 degrees at times. Monday, June 17 will be mainly sunny with a high in the mid-80s. Temperatures will soar into the 90s in much of the Northeast starting on Tuesday, June 18. The mercury is expected to hit 90 degrees or higher each day, possibly through the end of the week. A heat wave is defined as three or more consecutive days in which the temperature is 90 degrees or higher. According to the National Weather Service, the combo of heat and humidity will produce heat index values …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Steamy, Stormy Weather Heading To The DMV For Days Steamy, Stormy Weather Heading To The DMV For Days
Steamy, Stormy Weather Heading To The DMV For Days The dog days of summer have come for the DMV region.  Temperatures are expected to approach 90 degrees throughout the area on Thursday, July 6, with heavy humidity that makes it feel closer to 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Another hot day ahead with temperatures in the upper 80s & low 90s. Add in the humidity, & the heat index will make it feel like the mid-upper 90s. An isolated storm with heavy rain can't be ruled out this afternoon between noon & 7pm. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx #DCwx pic.twitter.com/TyjTn3hJE3 — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) Ju…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Extinguishing Baltimore House Fire Firefighter Injured Extinguishing Baltimore House Fire
Firefighter Injured Extinguishing Baltimore House Fire A firefighter was injured after a residential fire erupted in Baltimore this morning, authorities say. The firefighter was assisting in containing the fire in the two-story home in the 1500 block of Latrobe Park that started around noon, Monday, July 25, according to Baltimore Fire officials. The firefighter is being treated for their injuries. Officials noted that the heat index at the time of the fire was 94°. This is a developing story and will be updated as details are released.

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by Annie DeVoe