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ALT Summer heat safety tips with sunscreen, water bottle, and a woman wearing a blue-striped sunhat on a yellow background.
ALT A weather map of the Washington DC/Baltimore area showing today's maximum heat index ("Max Apparent Temperatures").
ALT Highway sign with words “traffic alert” in front of sunny sky background
ALT Highway sign with words “traffic alert” in front of sunny sky background
ALT Flagger operator holding sign that says slow on a rural road
ALT Flagger operator holding sign that says stop on a rural road
ALT Flagger operator holding sign that says slow on a rural road
ALT Interstate 581 shield with the words traffic alert.
ALT A Heat Advisory has been issued for Wednesday, July 1st, for the Piedmont and the far northwest portion of the area as well as the Richmond Metro, where heat indices are likely to reach 105+.
ALT An illustrated infographic by NOAA set against a city skyline at sunset with a "HEAT WARNING" billboard. The graphic is divided into two sections. The left side is titled "Why is Excessive Heat so Dangerous?" and lists: Heat becomes especially dangerous if it lingers for more than one day. Hot days and warm nights don't give our bodies time to cool down. Heat islands can intensify extreme hot weather, which can cause breathing problems, heat cramps, heat stroke, and may lead to illness or even death. The right side is titled "What can You do?" and lists: Check on your friends, family and neighbors during heat waves. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and drink water often. Don't wait until you are thirsty. Avoid unnecessary hard work or activities if you are outside or in a building without air-conditioning. Stay in an air-conditioned area. Air conditioning is the strongest protective factor against heat-related illness.
ALT An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect for the Piedmont, eastern and southeast Virginia, and the Maryland Eastern Shore for Thursday and Friday, as heat index values could reach 110°F+.
ALT Preparing for the Heat. Avoid outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day. Drink PLENTY of water! Take frequent breaks in breaks in A/C. Learn to recognize heat illness. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911! Eat and dress light. Never leave a child or pet in the car for ANY period of time
ALT A colorful kite with a red, blue, and purple design flies against a backdrop of fireworks. The text reads, "High as a kite? Find a safe and sober ride." Symbols indicating no marijuana, alcohol, or pills are present. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) logo is at the bottom, followed by the phrase, "If you feel different, you drive different." A car key fob is shown nearby.
ALT Starting today, hot temperatures return across the area. Combined with a humid air mass, these conditions will lead to heat index values of 105–110°F+ later this week and into the weekend.
