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Excessive Heat Warning issued July 15 at 12:55PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC* WHAT...During the Excessive Heat Warnings, dangerously hotconditions with heat index values around 110 expected.* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern and southernMaryland, The District of Columbia and central and northernVirginia.* WHEN...For the first Excessive Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDTthis evening. For the second Excessive Heat Warning, from 11AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantlyincrease the potential for heat related illnesses,particularly for those working or participating in outdooractivities.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm and humid conditions will persistinto the overnight hours, adding heat stress to those withoutair conditioning. Ensure to stay hydrated and find ways to staycool.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay outof the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Youngchildren and pets should never be left unattended in vehiclesunder any circumstances.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whenpossible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning orevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing whenpossible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the OccupationalSafety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequentrest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyoneovercome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

National Weather Service

Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DCThe Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code ORANGEAir Quality Alert Monday for the Baltimore City Metro and Annapolisregion.A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollutionconcentrations within the region may become unhealthy forsensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, peoplesuffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases andthe elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized byavoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.For more information on ground-level ozoneand fine particles visit the web sitemde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx.

National Weather Service