105-Degree Heat Forecast For Parts Of MD: Heat Advisory Issued

BALTIMORE, MD — It's going to feel like 100 degrees or more outside in parts of Maryland on Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for some areas in the state and an air quality alert for others.

The heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 18. A heat advisory means that high temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illness, particularly for those working or exercising outside.

Most at risk are children younger than 5 years old, people over 65 years old, those with chronic illnesses and disabilities, and people taking certain medications, according to state health officials.

Temperatures will feel like up to 105 degrees and will actually be in the mid-90s on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

The hottest part of the day will be between 1 and 7 p.m., according to the forecast, which shows a heat index with temperatures above 100 degrees during those hours in the Baltimore region.

"Temperatures can rise especially quickly inside hot cars," Maryland Deputy Health Secretary Dr. Howard Haft said in a statement Monday.

“Never leave children or pets inside a car, even for a minute, even if the windows are cracked," Haft said. "It could be deadly."

While Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Charles, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and Washington counties as well as Baltimore City and the District of Columbia are under the heat advisory, temperatures around the state will feel like triple digits.

There may be a record temperature set on Monday, June 18, at Dulles, where the record of 94 degrees was set in 2007. Weather officials say that BWI and Reagan airports will likely not break records, since theirs were 97 degrees for that day.

Annapolis has opened a cooling center for those who need respite from the heat. Baltimore County and Carroll County have opened cooling centers well.

Call Maryland 2-1-1 for information about the closest cooling center.

The scorching temps will be followed by a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday, with a chance of rain in the forecast almost every day this week.

Check the forecast from the National Weather Service.

Preparing For Heat

Here are steps to stay safe during a heat advisory:

• Drink water and continue hydrating.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing.
• Stay in an air-conditioned space.
• Take frequent breaks if outside, cooling off in a shaded place.
• Reschedule strenuous activities for the early morning or evening.

Air Quality Alert

Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties are under a code orange air quality alert on Monday, June 18. Baltimore City and the District of Columbia are under the alert as well.

The air quality alert means the concentration of air pollution will be dangerous for these sensitive groups: children; older adults; and people who have asthma, lung diseases or heart conditions.

Sensitive groups should avoid exercising outside and strenuous activity.

Heat Wave Started Father's Day

PREVIOUS FORECAST: Mild temperatures are set to take a turn as Maryland heats up for Father's Day weekend. Air quality alerts have already been issued for Saturday and Sunday, and weather officials say a heat advisory may be coming as temperatures climb into the 90s on Sunday and Monday, when it will feel like 100 degrees.

The Maryland Department of the Environment issued a code orange air quality alert effective Sunday for the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties as well as Baltimore City are under the code orange alert on Saturday.

The air quality alert means the concentration of air pollution will be dangerous for these sensitive groups: children; older adults; and people who have asthma, lung diseases or heart conditions. Sensitive groups should avoid exercising outside and strenuous activity.

Temperatures may be in the 90s but will feel like 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook stating that it may issue a heat advisory on Monday for northeastern Maryland and parts of Delaware and New Jersey as heat and humidity increase Sunday through Tuesday.

There may be a record temperature set on Monday, June 18, at Dulles, where the record of 94 degrees was set in 2007. Weather officials say that BWI and Reagan airports will likely not break records, since theirs were 97 degrees for that day.

Cooler air is expected to arrive Tuesday evening, along with a chance of rain.

Temperatures will be on the rise through Monday. pic.twitter.com/Bo8WygFlKk
— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) June 15, 2018

Here is the forecast for the Baltimore-Washington area from the National Weather Service:

Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high in the mid 80s. Partly cloudy at night, with a low of 70. Light breeze.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high around 90. Evening temps may drop to 71 degrees, with clear skies.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. In the evening, clear skies with a low of 77 degrees.

Tuesday: Partly sunny with chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 90, low of 70 degrees.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 83, low of 67 degrees.

Allergy Forecast

For those with allergies, grass pollen was at high levels on Friday and will grow to very high levels from Saturday through Tuesday, according to The Weather Channel, which says ragweed and tree pollen will not be issues at all on those days.

Prepare Your Vehicle

AAA Mid-Atlantic is anticipating a surge in calls for assistance from drivers as the temperature rises.

"You can bet your last money, SOS calls for roadside assistance to AAA’s switchboard will rise as the temperature rises," AAA Mid-Atlantic Roadside Assistance Manager Bruce Jenkins said in a statement Friday. "Automobile engines work extra hard in the summer or summer-like heat waves, and it is the cooling system’s job to protect the engine from overheating. When that fails to happen, you end up stranded on the roadside or stalled by the wayside."

Overheating is the most common cause of vehicle breakdowns during periods of extreme heat, according to AAA. During summer 2017, the agency said it responded to more than 1.2 million rescue calls from motorists in the DMV: 495,551 Maryland motorists; 67,937 drivers in Washington, D.C.; and 561,337 Virginia drivers.
Said Jenkins: "In this heat, the engine cooling system can fail without warning."

People are advised to drink plenty of water and pack emergency kits for their cars in case they encounter problems.

Heat forecast graphic courtesy of the National Weather Service.