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Note: The Excessive Heat Warning has expired for the DC region. The most recent warning issuance before the expiration is below.
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect to 8 pm Wednesday, July 17, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Caroline.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110.
* WHERE…In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.