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.
RELATED COVERAGE:
- Here's Where You Can Find A Cooling Center In Maryland
- Heat-Related Weekend Event Cancellations
- Two More Heat-Related Deaths Reported In Maryland This Week, Bringing 2019 Total To Four
- Maryland Weather | Code Red Extreme Heat Alert For Baltimore Extended Through Monday
- Maryland Weather | Code Red Heat Alert Continues For Baltimore Through Sunday, Temperatures Could Top 100 Degrees
The National Weather Service predicts heat index values will reach 105 to 109 degrees across the region. Temperatures are expected to reach 99 degrees.
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.
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.
Baltimore is still under a Code Red heat alert until Sunday.
To find a list of cooling centers, click here.
Stay up-to-date with the latest forecast by downloading the WJZ weather app.
