Dangerous heat and storms on Independence Day

July Fourth events in D.C. monitoring dangerous heat and possible storms

NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports from Washington, D.C., as organizers for July Fourth events on the National Mall are closely monitoring the dangerous heat and possibility of severe storms passing through the nation's capital.

Weather: Dangerous heat and possible storms on Independence Day

Triple-digit heat will continue into the holiday weekend, as the chance for storms increases as well. WHAT TO KNOW: » Dangerous heat will continue through Saturday » Scattered storms expected Saturday afternoon and evening » Air quality concerns this weekend, especially in the D.C. area » Not as hot next week with chances for showers and storms An Extreme Heat Warning will go into effect again on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Baltimore …

Dangerous heat and storms on Independence Day

Meteorologist Alena Lee says dangerous heat and storms expected on Independence Day

Maryland braces for another day of dangerous heat and severe storms

Baltimore will endure one more day of extreme heat before the high temperatures the city saw this past week break as thousands of people remain without power. It might be cooler this week, but it’s the cool breeze ahead of a storm.