Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 30 at 10:06AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 7:06am
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 105 possible.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In West
Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Hampshire, and Hardy
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Central and Eastern Allegany; Hampshire; Hardy; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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