Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Heat illnesses are possible due to the combination of high temperatures and humidity.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory Wednesday for Prince George's County and much of the region, in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The heat index is forecast to hit 105°, and highs are expected to be in the upper 90s. Heat illnesses are possible due to the combination of high temperatures and humidity, the NWS cautions. The service warns to never leave small children or pets unattended in vehicles, as temperatures inside can rapidly climb as high as 130 degrees. The forecast calls for partly sunny conditions in Prince George's County with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 40 percent. NWS Recommendations During a Heat Advisory For more information, consult the National Weather …
Friday, July 6, 2012
This weekend, forecasters predict that Prince George's and Montgomery counties will be hit with a wave of high temperatures reaching highs of 102 degrees.
If you’re still without power after last weekend’s storm, find an air-conditioned location to hang out this weekend, as forecasters are predicting record-breaking heat. The entire region is under an excessive heat watch. The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting temperatures may hit highs of between 99 and 102 degrees this weekend in locations throughout Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. But, it could feel like it's about 10 degrees warmer, as the heat index could reach anywhere from 110 to 115 degrees. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Thursday, warning that heat illnesses may result and residents should to take precautions. In a hazardous weather warning, NWS indicated thunderstorms may hit tonight …
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
It will feel like it's more than 100 degrees this Fourth of July.
Whether you're at a pool, at the beach or planning on attending a Fourth of July parade and fireworks show, it's going to be hot day. The entire Washington, DC, metro region, including Montgomery and Prince George's counties, are under a heat advisory, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Although temperatures will remain between 90 and 100 degrees across the region, the heat index could reach 105 degrees. The heat advisory will remain in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday evening. "The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible," the forecasters wrote. NWS asks people to stay out of the sun, stay hydrated, cool off in air-conditioning where available …
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
NWS forecasts heat index of up to 105 and warns that heat illnesses are possible.
The first day of summer is bringing with it a heat wave that has hit Prince George's County and much of the Northeast. A National Weather Service (NWS) hazardous weather outlook shows a heat advisory in effect Wednesday and Thursday for Prince George's County and much of Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington. Heat illnesses are possible due to the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity, according to the NWS. Be on alert, car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes, the NWS states—urging against leaving children and pets unattended in vehicles. Highs Wednesday are expected to be in the upper 90s to around 100 in Prince George's County with heat index values from 100 to 105 degrees, according to the NWS…
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
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 …
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
At 1:12 a.m. Thursday, the temporary chiller started cooling units down at Franklin Park after a breakdown leaving 476 units with no air conditioning.
Update: June 2: Chief engineer John Philpott, along with his assistant and several contractors worked to get a temporary chiller cooling the air in the 476 units at Franklin Park. It started working at 1:12 a.m. Thursday, Debbie Dillon, executive vice president with Fieldstone Properties, said, "I've got a weary staff, but it's operational." Most people chose to stay in their units rather than go to the emergency cooling shelter across the street at Springhill Lake Elementary, Dillon said, adding they put one family up in a hotel, however, due to a complicated medical situation. Stating they had 80 employees dealing with 40 year old buildings and 100 service requests a day -- albeit greatly reduced from the 10,000 service requests …
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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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