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Maryland Capitol Police
Saturday July 20th, 2019 :: 08:51 p.m. EDT

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Excessive Heat Warning until 09:00PM Sunday

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM EDT Sunday. The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer in effect.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...110 to 115 due to temperatures in the upper 90s, and dewpoints in the mid 70s.

* IMPACTS...Dangerously high temperatures and humidity could quickly cause heat stress or heat stroke if precautions are not taken.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ... SOUTHERN FAUQUIER ... ANNE ARUNDEL ... ST. MARYS ... FAIRFAX ... STAFFORD ... KING GEORGE ... NORTHERN BALTIMORE ... NORTHWEST HOWARD ... NORTHWEST HARFORD ... NORTHERN FAUQUIER ... CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MONTGOMERY ... CULPEPER ... FREDERICK ... SOUTHERN BALTIMORE ... CALVERT ... CARROLL ... SPOTSYLVANIA ... EASTERN LOUDOUN ... ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA ... PRINCE GEORGES ... PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK ... CHARLES ... CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST HOWARD ... WESTERN LOUDOUN ... SOUTHEAST HARFORD ... NORTHWEST MONTGOMERY ... ORANGE

Instructions:

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously high temperatures will occur. The combination of extreme temperatures and high humidity will create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are expected. Check in on relatives and neighbors. 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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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 911.

Address/Location
Maryland Capitol Police
301 West Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 410-767-4793

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Excessive Heat Warning

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