Maryland Weather | Excessive Heat Warning Issued For Baltimore Area
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- An excessive heat warning takes effect for the Baltimore area from 11 a.m. Friday until 9 p.m.
Cecil County's heat warning is until 10 p.m.
The warning was issued for most of Maryland, DC and Virginia. A code orange air quality alert was also issued for Friday across the Baltimore metro region.
WJZ's Meg McNamara said the temperatures will be in the upper 90's, but because of dew points in the low to mid 70's, it will feel more like 110 degrees outside.
Excessive Heat Warning today for #Baltimore and beyond! ⚠️ Get ready for it to feel between 105-110 today and 110-115 Saturday and Sunday! ???? #WJZ #MDWX pic.twitter.com/AmSngMh4Tu
— Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) July 19, 2019
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The National Weather Service predicts heat index values will reach 105 to 109 degrees across the region. Temperatures are expected to reach 99 degrees.
A Heat Advisory has been issued for tomorrow for most of MD, DC, eastern WV, and northern/central VA from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Dangerous #heat is expected tomorrow, so take proper precautions to stay cool and hydrated. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/2ZYmQZp0ou
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) July 18, 2019
Friday will actually be the coolest day of the weekend. Excessive heat watches have also been issued for Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures are expected to be 101 degrees on both days, but could feel more like 113 degrees.
#Maryland is facing a dangerous heat wave through the weekend! Today's temps will top out in the upper 90s but thanks to dew points in the low to mid 70s, it will feel more like 110°! #Baltimore #MDWX #WJZ pic.twitter.com/mIW6H9aWvM
— Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) July 19, 2019
Baltimore is still under a Code Red heat alert until Monday.
Residents should take precautions to stay cool.
WJZ's Tim Williams said to stay indoors as much as possible, drink plenty of water, reschedule any planned exercise for the early morning or later at night, and keep your pets indoors if you can.
Heat tips to help you through this dangerously hot weekend. May seem obvious, but we can never be too safe. pic.twitter.com/bPOTXQVeCX
— Tim Williams WJZ (@TimWilliamsWJZ) July 19, 2019
Baltimore is still under a Code Red heat alert until Sunday.
To find a list of cooling centers, click here.
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