URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
352 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024
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Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Including the cities of St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park,
California, Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach,
Lusby, Prince Frederick, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, and Dahlgren
352 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
112 expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Charles, St. Marys and Calvert Counties.
In Virginia, Stafford, Spotsylvania and King George Counties.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
408 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024
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Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
408 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Hot and very humid conditions result in an increased risk of heat
illnesses for those outdoors today. An Excessive Heat Warning is
in effect for the Fredericksburg area and Southern Maryland. A
Heat Advisory is in effect elsewhere.
Special Marine Warnings may be needed this evening as strong
thunderstorms move across portions of the waters.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Hot and humid conditions likely continue Saturday.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon
and evening. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Isolated
instances of flooding are possible as well.
