The US capital, Washington, DC, is currently experiencing an intense heat wave as summer officially begins. The city is bracing for even higher temperatures over the weekend, with forecasts predicting record-breaking heat.
After reaching highs in the mid-90s on Friday, temperatures are expected to soar to 99 degrees on Saturday and a scorching 100 degrees on Sunday. This impending heatwave is set to break daily high temperature records in the region.
Washington, DC, has not experienced a 100-degree day since August 2016, making this upcoming heatwave particularly noteworthy. Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions to stay safe and cool during this period of extreme heat.
