Alert Details
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 112 possible.
* WHERE...DC and portions of central, north central, northeast,
northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and
northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 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.
Recommended Action
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! Call 9 1 1.