Washington, DC activated its first Heat Alert of the 2026 season on Monday, May 18, ahead of expected high temperatures. Officials directed residents to cooling centers and heat-safety resources as local forecasts called for mid-90s heat.
Washington, DC activated its first Heat Alert of the season on Monday, May 18, 2026, as temperatures climbed into the 90s.
Mayor Muriel Bowser's office said the alert was issued ahead of expected high temperatures in the District. Local weather coverage said readings were pushing into the mid-90s.
Officials directed residents to cooling centers and other heat-safety resources.
The alert marks the District's first heat-related public warning of the 2026 season and comes as the region faces an early stretch of hot weather.
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