Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory for Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland +4 more

What: Heat index values up to 100 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and...

MD, VA +1Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Western Grant; Western Pendleton

Official alert brief

WHAT

Heat index values up to 100 expected.

WHERE

In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

WHEN

Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

IMPACTS

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Early morning low temperatures around 70 combined with oppressive humidity will result in little to no overnight relief. Prolonged excessive heat may impact power, water, and transportation systems.

Instructions

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.