Wetter-Warnungen, Sheppard Pratt Hospital at Ellicott City

Heat Advisory issued June 22 at 12:12PM EDT until June 23 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC * WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 are expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northern and southern Maryland, The District of Columbia and central, northern and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Oppressive heat and humidity will overspread the area through Sunday before a cold front tracks through early Monday. Little relief from the heat is expected tonight with low temperatures in the 70s, with lower 80s near Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. This will compound heat stress on those without air conditioning. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.