National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from noon to 10 PM today, Monday August 10th, for the DC Metro Area. A large ridge of high pressure will bring the hottest temperatures of the year to the area. By noon, temperatures are expected to reach 90°. Afternoon temperatures will reach at least 98°. With moderately high humidity, the heat index may approach 105° for several hours. A Heat Emergency will be declared in DC. Relevant government agencies should plan appropriate responses for tomorrow.
In an effort to offer relief from the sweltering heat today, DPR will extend hours to 7 pm at all outdoor pools and to 6 pm at indoor pools.
The following outdoor swimming pools will be open extended hours from 11am to 9pm, Monday August 10th:
- Anacostia
- Banneker
- Benning Park
- Douglas
- East Potomac
- Ft. Dupont
- Ft. Lincoln
- Ft. Stanton
- Harry Thomas
- Kelly Miller
- Kenilworth
- Oxon Run
- Rosedale
- Volta Park