Heat
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The dangers of heat and how to stay safe
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We hit 90 degrees for the first time this year on Tuesday, and summer hasn't even officially started yet. Do you know how to stay safe? Meterologist Chris Naille has some tips.
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D.C. hyperthermia alert issued by government
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The government of D.C. issued the alert because the heat index in Washington reached 95 degrees on Tuesday.
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Memorial Day heat leads to over a dozen hospitalizations
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The intense Memorial Day heat proved to be downright dangerous for more than a dozen people who were hospitalized because of the 90 degree weather.
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Countdown Contest: When will we hit 90 degrees?
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Guess the first day that Reagan National Airport reaches 90 degrees and win a prize!
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April warm weather catches many by pleasant surprise
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Believe it - temperatures in some areas around the nation's capital flirted with 90 degrees on Monday. Yes, it's still April 16, but it felt like a warm summer day.
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Summer warmth heads our way Monday; Pollen count soars
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As if we haven’t seen plenty of warm days so far in 2012 and broken several warm records, we’ll tack on another Monday. While it will be a blessing for those yearning for summer, it’ll be a disgrace to allergy sufferers.
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Remembering the historic "Superstorm of '93"
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While we prepare for a summer-time weather pattern to emerge next week, can you believe it was 19 years ago this coming week we were watching one of the most intense Nor'easters to ever strike the Eastern United States unfold in front of our very eyes?!?
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Record high temperatures hit the Northern Plains
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After our own cold spell in the D.C. area, heat is on the way. In fact, record highs will be reached through the Northern Plains.
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11 heat-related deaths reported in Maryland
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State health authorities say last week's heat contributed to the deaths of 11 people, raising the total for the season to more than 20.
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Foul, nasty hot weather resurges with a vengeance in D.C.
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If you were upset during last week’s heat wave, then you certainly will find the rest of this week's 90-degree-plus weather extremely disagreeable.
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Power to be turned off for Blandesburg condo owners
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Hundreds of residents of a Bladensburg condo building fear losing their power in the middle of summer because bills to Pepco haven't been paid.
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Heat emergency at Arlington cemetery
CommentEmergency workers were called to Arlington Cemetery Sunday because people were experiencing heat-related issues.
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Visitors, residents cope with D.C. area heat wave
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Even tree shade is proving to be no respite from the oppressive heat blanketing the DC-metro area this weekend.
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Cooling centers open in region
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Several cooling centers are opening in the Washington region to help residents escape the sweltering heat.
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Record highs challenged with the heat wave through Sunday
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Dangerous heat will be in the D.C. area over the next couple of days, here's what you can expect.
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D.C. sizzles as Midwest heat heads our way
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People in the D.C. area are preparing for a heat wave with triple-digit temperatures expected to hit the region Thursday.
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List of Prince George's County cooling centers
CommentIt’s going to be sweltering out this week. Here’s a list of cooling centers in Prince George’s County.
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Blasted heat returning to D.C. with a vengeance next week
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Arm yourself with Super Soakers and water balloons, D.C.; the forces of summer are regrouping.
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