Crucial Quote
Speaking alongside Bowser at a press briefing on Monday, Clint Osborne, director of the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, warned the city was facing a “multi-day heat wave” that could bring record-breaking temperatures. He encouraged Washingtonians to plan ahead of time if they intend to participate in any of the celebrations. “Drink lots of water even if you don’t feel thirsty. Take breaks in the shade or in the air conditioning and check on your neighbors, loved ones, and pets. If you or someone you know starts to feel dizzy, nauseous, or stops sweating, becomes lethargic or unresponsive, these are signs of heat illness and injury. Please get them somewhere cool and quickly, and if they become unresponsive, call 911.”
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Where Else Could Temperatures Break Records?
The heat wave will also impact other major cities across the Midwest and East Coast this week, including New York City, Chicago, Detroit and Atlanta. Several could reach or break record temperatures this week, the NWS said on Monday, including New York, where the America 250’s International Naval Review & Sail will take place on Independence Day, as well as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s highly anticipated wedding—expected to take place at Madison Square Garden on July 3.
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