Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., was briefly hospitalized Wednesday for dehydration, his office said. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
Temperatures in Washington D.C., were expected to reach into the high 90s as parts of the East Coast experienced a heatwave.
"Extreme Heat Alert for DC: Until 8PM Today. Daytime temperatures will feel like 105°F or hotter. Drink water. Stay cool," the Washington D.C. Homeland Security & Emergency Management posted on X.
Officials have warned people to take precautions to prevent heat-related illness.
An outdoor thermometer. Parts of the East Coast are experiencing scorching temperatures. (iStock)
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Schumer's office said the senator wanted to remind everyone "to drink some water and stay out of the heat."
Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to louis.casiano@fox.com.
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