Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...Heat index values around 100 expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Washington and Central and Eastern Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Mineral, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON ... CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY ... MORGAN ... BERKELEY ... JEFFERSON ... EASTERN MINERAL
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Jefferson County HSEM
28 Industrial Blvd
Kearneysville, WV 25430
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-728-3290
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible 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:
- Heat Advisory