Heat Advisory Issued for Prince George's County

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory that goes into affect for Prince George’s County from noon to 8 p.m. Friday.

The Heat Advisory also includes the District of Columbia.

The hottest part of the day will be between 2-3 p.m., according to an hourly forecast from The Weather Channel.

See the extended Bowie weather forecast on Patch.

The NWS says the heat index will hit near 100 degrees Friday, due to temperatures in the low to mid-90s.

Under a Heat Advisory, those without air conditioning or anyone outside for an extended period of time are at risk for heat-related illnesses, the NWS advises. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible, the NWS notes. You should take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside, the NWS warns.

County residents can cool off at these cooling shelters:

Baden Community Center, 13601 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine

Bladensburg Community Center, 4500 57th Avenue, Bladensburg

Cedar Heights Community Center, 1200 Glen Willow Drive, Seat Pleasant

College Park Community Center, 5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park

Glassmanor Community Center, 1101 Marcy Avenue, Oxon Hill

Glenarden Community Center, 8615 McLain Avenue, Glenarden

Hillcrest Heights Community Center, 2300 Oxon Run Drive, Temple Hills

John E. Howard Community Center, 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights

Kentland Community Center, 2411 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover

Langley Park Community Center, 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville

Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center, 431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro

Marlow Heights Community Center, 2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights

North Brentwood Community Center, 4012 Webster Street, North Brentwood

Oakcrest Community Center, 1300 Capitol Heights Blvd., Capitol Heights

Patuxent Community Center, 4410 Bishopmill Drive, Upper Marlboro

Peppermill Community Center, 610 Hill Road, Landover

Prince George’s Plaza Community Center, 6600 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville,

Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center, 6120 Sargent Road, Chillum, MD 20782
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Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex, 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington

Suitland Community Center, 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville

Temple Hills Community Center, 5300 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills

Vansville Community Center, 6813 Ammendale Road, Beltsville

Senior centers that will be available as Cooling Stations are:

Camp Springs Senior Activity Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs – open until 4:30 pm weekdays and closed weekends

Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, 7120 Contee Road, Laurel – closed Sundays

John E. Howard Senior Activity Center, 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights – open until 3:30 pm weekdays and closed weekends

The NWS advises rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

To avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke, the NWS suggests:

• Wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.
• Drink plenty of water
• Reduce outdoor work
• Schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments
• Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.