Heat — District of Columbia, District of Columbia
2006-08-01 to 2006-08-03 · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
2
Direct deaths
Wider weather episode
Excessive heat conditions occurred on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 1-3, in Washington, DC. Afternoon heat index values ranged between 105 to as high as 115 degrees. Two people lost their lives in The District due to the excessive heat conditions during this heat wave.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5525714. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.