Avisos

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 3:46PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC* WHAT...Heat index values around 100 to 105 expected.* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern Maryland,The District of Columbia, and central and northern Virginia.* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses to occur.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... The combination of air temperatures in the90s and high humidity will result in the potential for increasedheat-related illnesses, especially those partaking in outdoorIndependence Day activities.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 3 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DCThe Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued aCode ORANGE Air Quality Alert Thursday forNorthern Virginia.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 ozone and fine particlesvisit the web site Virginia DEQ air quality web site atwww.deq.virginia.gov.

National Weather Service