More than half of US under heat, flood advisories

Heat wave will continue to affect the East Coast and the central plains of the US during the weekend, triggering the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue heat alerts for millions, in Washington, DC, United States

• 16 August 2023 • update: 16 August 2023

More than half of US under heat, flood advisories

WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JULY 28: Washington, DC and surrounding areas have been placed under excessive heat warning until Saturday as a dangerous heat wave will continue to affect the East Coast and the central plains of the US during the weekend, triggering the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue heat alerts for millions, in Washington, DC, United States on July 28, 2023. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş

More than half of US under heat, flood advisories

WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JULY 28: A man drinks water to cool off after Washington, DC and surrounding areas have been placed under excessive heat warning until Saturday as a dangerous heat wave will continue to affect the East Coast and the central plains of the US during the weekend, triggering the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue heat alerts for millions, in Washington, DC, United States on July 28, 2023. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş

More than half of US under heat, flood advisories

WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JULY 28: People spend time outside after Washington, DC and surrounding areas have been placed under excessive heat warning until Saturday as a dangerous heat wave will continue to affect the East Coast and the central plains of the US during the weekend, triggering the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue heat alerts for millions, in Washington, DC, United States on July 28, 2023. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş

More than half of US under heat, flood advisories

WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JULY 28: A woman walks in a park after Washington, DC and surrounding areas have been placed under excessive heat warning until Saturday as a dangerous heat wave will continue to affect the East Coast and the central plains of the US during the weekend, triggering the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue heat alerts for millions, in Washington, DC, United States on July 28, 2023. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş