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Air Quality Alert, Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Sunday
Code orange air quality means it could be dangerous for sensitive groups.
The National Weather Service has issued a code orange air quality alert and an excessive heat warning for Sunday.
Temperatures will be in the upper 90s on Sunday, with a heat index making it feel as hot as 105 degrees.
Air pollution concentrations within the Northern Virginia region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups including children, those who suffer from asthma, heart disease or lung disease and the elderly.
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NWS said that the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity wil create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of water, stay in air-conditioning and stay out of the sun.
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