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DANGEROUS HEAT AND STORMS HAMMER D.C. REGION AFTER DEADLY WEATHER

After a night of brutal storms left two women dead and toppled trees across Maryland, Washington D.C. and its surrounding areas brace for another extreme weather onslaught.

SCORCHING HEAT AND SEVERE STORMS LOOM

• Friday’s forecast: Temperatures soaring to the mid-90s with oppressive humidity, making it feel like 100–108°F.
• Nighttime threat: Powerful storms packing 60–65 mph winds, with potential microbursts exceeding 100 mph—often mistaken for mini-tornadoes.
• Warnings in effect: The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories, while officials urge residents to stay hydrated and cool.

CLEANUP UNDERWAY AMID TRAGEDY

• Utility crews work around the clock to restore power after Thursday’s devastation.
• In Silver Spring, a snapped utility pole left live wires tangled across residential yards.
• A burned car remains as a stark reminder of the storm’s ferocity.
• Investigators are still probing two fatalities from fallen trees:
• One woman was crushed near a walking trail.
• Another was struck by a tree on a residential street.

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?

The region sits in a dangerous weather battleground—hot, moist air from the south clashes with cooler northern fronts, fueling violent storm bursts.

• Saturday’s reprieve: Slightly cooler temps and lower humidity.
• Sunday’s threat: Another round of scattered thunderstorms expected.

A Reminder of Summer’s Unpredictability

With extreme weather becoming more frequent, residents must stay alert and prepared.