Temps May Hit 107 Degrees On Heat Index Thursday In Maryland: Weather Service

BALTIMORE, MD - The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Maryland from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, meaning high temperatures and humidity could cause heat-related illnesses.

Temps will be in the mid 90s but will feel like up to 107 degrees on the heat index in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Charles, Harford, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties as well as Baltimore City and the District of Columbia, according to the National Weather Service.

It will feel like up to 105 degrees on the heat index in northern Baltimore, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, northwest Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties, according to the National Weather Service, which issued separate heat advisories for those areas.

The hottest times of the day on Thursday will be between 2 and 6 p.m., based on the forecast from the National Weather Service. See tips for staying safe in the heat at the end of the article.

In addition to the heat advisory, a "code red" air quality alert has been issued for the Baltimore metropolitan area. Code red means that the air quality is unhealthy for the general population.

The code red air quality alert applies to Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties. People can minimize the effects the poor air quality by avoiding strenuous activities and not exercising outdoors.

Environmental officials issued a code orange air quality alert for Calvert, Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George's counties in the D.C. metro area.

A code orange air quality alert means that sensitive groups - older adults, children, asthmatics and those with heart or lung conditions - should avoid outside or strenuous activity.

Heat Safety Tips

• Stay hydrated; drink plenty of water.
• Take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas if working outside.
• Never leave pets or children unattended in the car on hot days, even with windows open.
• Move to a shaded, cool location if feeling ill; call 911 if signs of heat stroke are apparent.

Find cooling centers in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford, Howard, Montgomery or Prince George's counties and Baltimore City.

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