AIR QUALITY ALERT: Code Orange issued for DC area as Thursday temps to reach 90 degrees

WASHINGTON (7News) — Get ready for a hot one! Thursday will likely be our first 90+ day of the year. Our average first 90-degree day is May 16, so we are well past normal.

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Hazy skies are expected again Thursday; however, the haze will come more from ground-level ozone, which has the D.C. Metro area under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert. This means it may be harder to breathe for those with asthma, heart, or other lung issues, kids, and the elderly. These individuals should limit strenuous activity outdoors.

It will be a dry, but warm and humid Thursday night with added clouds. Low temperatures will stay above 70 degrees in most neighborhoods.

Friday will remain hot to round out the week, but it will also be more humid. Our next weather maker will approach bringing the chance for rain and storms during the afternoon and evening hours, so keep the umbrella at the ready.

Unsettled weather is in store for the upcoming weekend, so keep the umbrella at the ready. Saturday won't be as hot, but it will be exceptionally humid. Scattered showers and storms will develop through the afternoon and evening hours. Heavy rain could lead to isolated flooding. The Weather Prediction Center has the DMV under the 'Marginal' risk for flash flooding.

Another very humid day is in store with scattered showers and storms possible at any point throughout Sunday. Even lower temperatures are expected, but the humidity will remain sky-high so it may feel even more sticky Sunday. Similar to Saturday, the DMV is under the 'Marginal' risk for flash flooding, so downpours are possible.

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