Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 07/03/2026 21:47

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 12:47AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 9:47pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 6:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Augusta, Eastern Highland, and Rockingham Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 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.
Area Description: 
Central and Eastern Allegany; Augusta; Rockingham; Eastern Highland; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral; Eastern Pendleton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC