A Heat Alert was activated for Sunday, and an Extreme Heat Alert has been issued for Monday, June 23, through Wednesday, June 25, with a possibility of an extension in DC.

Weather DC residents urged to find relief as heat index rises above 95 Mayor Muriel Bowser issues a Heat Alert in D.C., urging residents to stay cool and hydrated to avoid heat-related illnesses.

If you find yourself on Capitol Hill in this heat wave, get relief at a bit of a strange-looking piece of D.C. history: the Capitol grounds’ Summerhouse.

WASHINGTON − Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, was hospitalized June 25, after feeling lightheaded in the gym, according to his office. "Out of an abundance of caution, he went ...

The Heat Alert means cooling centers in the District will be open and available for anyone needing to get out of the sweltering conditions. The heat index could get up to 104 degrees on Sunday and ...

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) walks toward press conference following a weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 24, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt ...

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Dangerous heat closed the Washington Monument, which lies in the heart of the nation’s capital, as the region experiences intense temperatures. In an alert on its website, the National Park Service ...

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"Extreme Heat Alert for DC: Until 8PM Today. Daytime temperatures will feel like 105°F or hotter. Drink water. Stay cool," the Washington D.C. Homeland Security & Emergency Management posted on X.