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Air Quality Alert

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Update: Heat Advisory and Code Orange Extended for Prince George's County

The National Weather Services has extended the heat advisory for the county and much of the area to Thursday, from noon to 8 p.m. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid 90s; with the humidity, it may feel like 105.

Update, June 9: The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the heat advisory, which will go into effect again Thursday, from noon to 8 p.m. We're also under a Code Orange air quality alert, Thursday, for another day. Stay safe and cool. It's not a good day to overdo it. Hang in there, though, we should get a break on Saturday, when the National Weather Service forecasts a high near 85 degrees for the Greenbelt area. Original post, June 8: The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory, in effect for Prince George's County and much of the region from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Although predicting highs in the mid 90s, NWS warns the heat index values could climb to 100 or 105. Heat illnesses are possible due to hot …

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

NWS warns Heat Illnesses are Possible Due to Excessive Heat and Humidity

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory Tuesday, and a code orange air quality alert is also in effect from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments in association with environment departments.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory, in effect in Prince George's County and other parts of the region from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Although predicting highs in the mid 90s, NWS warns the heat index values will climb from 100 to 105. Heat illnesses are possible due to the temperatures and humidity, NWS warns, and says excessive heat is expected. The elderly, young children and pets are most at risk according to NWS, which says to never leave children or pets in a car, as temperatures inside a vehicle can exceed 130 degrees in a matter of minutes. NWS advises checking up on relatives and neighbors and drinking plenty of fluids, particularly water and sports drinks. For those who have to be outside, NWS advises …

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