Maryland, West Virginia Severe Extreme Heat Watch | Effective 07/01/2026 07:27

Headline: 
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 1 at 10:27AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 7:27am
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant and Eastern Mineral Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday evening. * 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. 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.
Area Description: 
Central and Eastern Allegany; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC