The 5/31 Edition: Are You Prepared for Today's Heat Index?

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TODAY'S DOSE: 

The Weather

From the National Weather Service: *Special Alert* "An air quality alert is in effect ... The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a code orange air quality alert Tuesday for the Baltimore metro area. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases, and the elderly."

"Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. East wind between 3 and 6 mph. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind between 5 and 7 mph."

Question of the Day

Are you prepared for today's heat index? 

The NWS recommends avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors, drinking plenty of water or sports drinks, and taking frequent breaks in the shade.

You Should Attend ...

Featured Reader Comment

"I would say so especially living off of Ritchie Highway and taking 695 people are ruthless. Is Boston or any city worse? I heard in Boston they seldom use turn signals, but Maryland is also prone to that!"

—, commenting on the fact Maryland  in the nation.

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