The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for DC, leading to the National Park Service consulting on parade cancellation.
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Updated Aug 31
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What happened
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for DC, leading to the National Park Service consulting on parade cancellation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Muriel Bowser activated a heat alert in the District following severe weather risk reports.1 source
- Agencies issued extreme heat warnings and evacuation orders in the D.C. area.Sub-event
Extreme heat warning issued for DC, prompting NPS consultation regarding parade cancellation.1 source
Extreme heat warning in D.C. leads to safety coordination involving NPS, FEMA, Secret Service, and Park Police.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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National Park Service
United States federal agency
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Muriel Bowser
Mayor of the District of Columbia since 2015
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