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Note: The Heat Advisory has expired for the DC region. The most recent advisory issuances before the expiration are below.
A Heat Advisory remains in effect to 8 pm Friday, August 2, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: central/southeast Montgomery.
VIRGINIA: Fairfax, Stafford, Spotsylvania, southern Fauquier, central/southeast Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 102.
* WHERE…In Maryland, Central and Southeast Montgomery County. In Virginia, Fairfax, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Southern Fauquier and Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park Counties.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
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.
A Heat Advisory remains in effect to 8 pm Friday, August 2, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Maryland Beaches.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 108.
* WHERE…Portions of southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, and central and south central Virginia.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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.
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.