Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 12:12PM EDT until July 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 9:12am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values around 105.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
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! In cases of heat stroke, call 9 1 1.
Area Description:
District of Columbia; Cecil; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Charles; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Central and Southeast Howard; Southeast Harford; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: