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Note: The Excessive Heat Warning has expired for the DC region. The most recent warning issuances before the expiration are below.
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect to 8 pm Saturday, July 6, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: southern Baltimore, Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, Calvert.
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 degrees expected.
* WHERE…Southern Baltimore, Anne Arundel, St. Marys and Calvert Counties.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
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. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect to 8 pm Saturday, July 6, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, inland Worcester.
VIRGINIA: Westmoreland.
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 112.
* WHERE…Portions of southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, and central, east central, eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia.
* 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.
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.
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect to 8 pm Saturday, July 6, 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 106.
* WHERE…In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. In New Jersey, Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland 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.
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.