Showers, below-average temperatures relieve DC area from extreme heat wave

Cooler temperatures and showers are characterizing a dreary summer Friday and providing some relief after a scorching heat wave in the D.C. region.

Wet weather is soaking parts of the D.C. region Friday afternoon.

“Clouds win over sunshine for the remainder of the afternoon with scattered showers, even a few rumbles of thunder,” said 7 News First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin.

A flood warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m. for Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County amid heavy rainfall in Northern Virginia...