 Thousands of kids in poverty have waited over a year for a sponsor and their wait today. Become a Compassion International sponsor. Text RADIO to 83393. I'm Rita Kessler, WTOP Traffic. 7 News First Alert Meteorologist Brian Vanegraaff. The extreme heat continues today. In fact, that excessive heat warning in effect for the afternoon feels like temperatures could once again approach 110 degrees Fahrenheit.