Extreme Heat Alert

Washington, D.C., is under an extreme heat alert with temperatures feeling like 105 degrees or hotter, accompanied by severe storms expected Saturday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory until 7 p.m., while poor air quality from lingering wildfire smoke prompted code red and orange alerts. Severe thunderstorms could bring downpours, damaging winds, and potential tornadoes.

The D.C. area remains under heat and air quality alerts following a stormy Fourth of July that caused evacuations at the National Mall and delayed fireworks. The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory with heat index values up to 105, alongside a Code Purple Air Quality Alert, as high humidity and thunderstorms persist through Monday.

President Donald Trump will begin the Fourth of July weekend with a symbolic event at Mount Rushmore and a week of patriotic celebrations, including the 'Great American State Fair' on the National Mall. The events are part of a 250th anniversary commemoration of American Independence, featuring a historic fireworks display and initiatives like the 'Great American Outdoors Act Reauthorization.' Vandalism at the National Mall's Reflecting Pool and monuments is noted, alongside an extreme heat alert in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump is hosting patriotic events across U.S. landmarks, including Mount Rushmore and the National Mall, to commemorate America's legacy ahead of the 250th anniversary of Independence Day in 2026. Events include the 'Great American State Fair' and a fireworks display, alongside the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Library and reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act.