Areas in Virginia and Maryland are forecast to see similar temperatures to those in Death Valley—often referred to as the hottest place on Earth—on Monday, as a heat wave continues to bake large portions of the country.
Why It Matters
These forecasts come as swaths of the U.S. received heat-related warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS).
The heat dome over the eastern U.S. originated in the Plains and Midwest, where temperatures in the 90s and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit have persisted since late last week, according to forecasters at AccuWeather.
Officials caution that prolonged time outdoors without adequate hydration or cooling measures can lead to heat-related illnesses.
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What To Know
According to an NWS forecast for the area just north of Furnace Creek—a community within Death Valley National Park—a high of 101 degrees is expected on Monday.
Meanwhile, forecasts for Baltimore, Maryland’s Inner Harbor and Richmond International Airport in Virginia are also expected to see highs of 101 on Monday.
Nighttime lows were expected to be slightly cooler in these areas however, with Baltimore’s Inner Harbor forecast for 80, and Richmond International Airport for 79. The area just north of Furnace Creek could expect a low of 82, according to the forecast.
Large portions of the country, including in Virginia and Maryland, were issued extreme heat warnings as of Monday, with the NWS warning of “dangerously hot conditions.”
“An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur,” the NWS said. “Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.”
What People Are Saying
The NWS forecast office, Baltimore-Washington, on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday: “Temperatures will further warm today with most rising into the upper 90s to around 100 degrees. Adding the humidity will raise heat indices to 100 to 110 degrees across the region. Extreme Heat Warnings & Heat Advisories are in place for most of the area.”
NWS Wakefield, Virginia, on X on Monday: “An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for much of eastern Virginia and northeast North Carolina for Monday, June 23rd where it will feel like ~110F. A Heat Advisory is in effect elsewhere where it will feel like 105-109F. This dangerous heat will continue Tuesday and Wednesday.”
What Happens Next
AccuWeather meteorologist Adam Douty previously told Newsweek that temperatures would gradually lower toward the middle and end of the week, though he added that “highs will still remain above the historical average for many areas.”
The NWS issues regular forecast updates on its website.