Update: Heat Advisory issued August 29 at 9:41AM EDT expiring August 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Event: Heat Advisory
Sender Name: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Issued: 2018-08-29T09:41:00-04:00
Expires: 2018-08-29T20:00:00-04:00
Description: * HEAT INDEX VALUES…Around 105 degrees due to temperatures in
the middle to upper 90s, and dewpoints in the lower to middle
70s.

* IMPACTS…The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during
outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

Instruction: A Heat Advisory means that a period of high temperatures is
expected. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity
will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible.

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.

Link to more Info: http://www.weather.gov
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Categories: Met,
Area Description: Anne Arundel; Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park; Central and Southeast Howard; Fairfax; King George; Calvert; Spotsylvania; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Stafford; Charles; St. Marys; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Central and Southeast Montgomery; District of Columbia; Southeast Harford

Message Identifier: NWS-IDP-PROD-3079668-2730833
CAP MessageType: Update