Heat Advisory for the Baltimore Area (Moderate)

Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 12:12PM EDT until July 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Heat index values around 105.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northern, and southern
Maryland and northern and northwest Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

What to do

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.

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! In cases of heat stroke, call 9 1 1.

Affected area: Frederick; Carroll; Northern Baltimore; St. Marys; Calvert; Northwest Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Northwest Harford; Rappahannock; Culpeper; Stafford; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest Prince William

Reported by HarborBeat based on National Weather Service.