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Record-High Temperatures Reached At DMV Airports, National Weather Service Reports
With temperatures pushing toward 100 degrees on Sunday afternoon, several airports in the DMV region have reported new highs, according to the National Weather Service.
A Heat Advisory was issued on June 23 with heat index values up to 107 degrees expected in the region, according to forecasters, with "hot temperatures and high humidity (that) may cause heat illness to occur."
"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors," forecasters said, "Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles und…
Two Travelers Caught With Loaded Guns At Reagan National Airport Checkpoint, TSA Says
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented two travelers from carrying loaded guns onto their flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over the weekend, officials said.
A Maryland man's .32 caliber gun was discovered in his carry-on bag at a security checkpoint on Saturday, Nov. 12, TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein said. It was loaded with six bullets.
Once police were notified, the Capitol Heights resident was cited on weapons charges, and the gun was confiscated, she said.
Then, on Sunday, Nov. 13, TSA officers stopped another man from carrying his .45 ca…