A prolonged period of high heat and humidity starts today in Arlington.
Heat index values are expected well past 100 degrees, reaching around 106 by late afternoon today. Some relief may come Wednesday evening in the form of isolated showers or thunderstorms, but the day will remain dangerously hot overall.
Meteorologist Jackie Layer of DC News Now breaks down the local forecast specifically for ARLnow readers in the video below.
Catch Jackie’s forecasts weekdays on DC News Now/WDVM and DCW50.
