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
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