Residents of Maryland are advised to take precautions as a significant heat wave is set to impact the area on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for much of Central Maryland, which includes Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Harford, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties.
In Baltimore City, temperatures are forecasted to hit a high of 103 degrees, while the Washington, D.C. area is expected to reach 99 degrees. Meteorologist Jeremy Geiger from the Baltimore/Washington office of the weather service noted that record-breaking temperatures could occur.
The heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with heat index values potentially climbing to 105 degrees. This extreme heat poses risks, especially for vulnerable populations.
In response to the heat, Baltimore City’s health commissioner has declared a code red extreme heat alert through Thursday, which has led to the opening of cooling centers throughout the city. Senior centers will also be available for residents seeking refuge from the high temperatures.
Prince George’s County has made cooling centers accessible whenever temperatures reach 90 degrees or higher, providing a resource map for residents in areas like Berwyn Heights, Bowie, Landover, Hyattsville, and Fort Washington.
Officials in Montgomery County are urging residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and check on neighbors and family members during this heat wave.
Additionally, smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality across the East Coast, prompting an air quality alert for Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties. This pollution could be harmful, particularly for children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions, who are advised to avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
Reported by HarborBeat based on The Baltimore Banner (source).
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