Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 5:20PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions each afternoon with heat index
values between 100 to 106 expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In West
Virginia, Eastern Grant and Eastern Mineral Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM
EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Central and Eastern Allegany; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: