DC area Braces for Scorching Heat and Humidity: A Heat Advisory is in Effect from Noon to 8 pm on Monday
The Washington, D.C. region is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures in the upper-90s and heat index readings exceeding 100 degrees in many locations through Wednesday.
Heat advisories have been issued for most of the I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia from noon to 8 pm on Monday.
The National Weather Service advises that heat index readings combining temperature and humidity could reach between 100 and 105 degrees in many locations across the area through Wednesday.
Tips for Staying Safe in the Heat To stay safe during this extreme heat, it is recommended to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Heat illnesses can include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and the worst-case scenario is heat stroke in which a person's mental capacity diminishes and they suddenly have a fast pulse.
To treat heat illnesses, it is advised to get the patient out of the heat and provide them with water, ice packs, or thermal blankets.
Fire Departments Prepare for Heat-Related Emergencies Anne Arundel County Fire Station 33 in Glen Burnie has responded to over a dozen heat-related emergencies since Tuesday. Firefighters at the station are equipped with new cooling methods and equipment, including thermal blankets and ice packs.
Heat illnesses can include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and the worst-case scenario is heat stroke in which a person's mental capacity diminishes and they suddenly have a fast pulse.
To treat heat illnesses, firefighters advise getting the patient out of the heat and providing them with water, ice packs, or thermal blankets.
