Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
128 WWUS71 KLWX 171635 NPWLWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1235 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 MDZ003-502-WVZ051>053-504-180045- /O.NEW.KLWX.HT.Y.0001.240618T1600Z-240619T0000Z/ Washington-Central and Eastern Allegany-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson- Eastern Mineral- Including the cities of Cumberland, Antioch, Shepherdstown, Hagerstown, Fort Ashby, New Creek, Russelldale, Charles Town, Keyser, Headsville, Paw Paw, Ridgeville, and Martinsburg 1235 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Belak