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UPDATE: National Weather Service expands extreme heat warnings for Hagerstown area
The National Weather Service has issued extreme heat warnings for parts of the Tri-State area. A heat warning remains in effect for Franklin County, Pennsylvania, until 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland and Berkeley and Jefferson counties in West Virginia are also under a heat warning. The heat index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature. The stretch of excessively hot and humid conditions is expected to continue through at least Wednesday, the weather service says. It recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying out of the sun and checking on relatives and neighbors. In Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness due to extreme heat. The state’s office says the declaration is related to the “potentially hazardous heat wave” for much of the “Potentially Hazardous Heatwave” region of the U.S., including Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. It says the state is prepared to respond “to potential hazards and threats in advance of actual disaster”
With heat indices that could reach 105 degrees to 110 degrees through Wednesday, June 25, the National Weather Service has issued extreme heat warnings for parts of the Tri-State area.
The heat warning remains in effect for the Franklin County, Pennsylvania, area until 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25.
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For Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland and Berkeley and Jefferson counties in West Virginia, the heat warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, June 23.
The weather service upgraded its extreme heat watch for Tuesday for those areas to a warning. That excessive heat warning is for 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 24.
The threshold for a heat warning in Washington County is a forecast for a heat index of at least 105 degrees for two hours, said Chris Strong, meteorologist with the Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office.
For Frederick County and other points east, the threshold for a heat warning is expecting a heat index of at least 110 degrees for two hours, according to Strong.
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The threshold for a heat warning in Franklin County is a forecasted heat index of 105 degrees, said Michael Colbert, meteorologist with the State College, Pa., Forecast Office.
Heat index map: See the heat index in your area
How hot could it get?
The Washington County area could see the heat index reach 105 degrees to 110 degrees on June 23 and Tuesday, June 24, Strong said.
The heat index for Wednesday, June 25, was forecast to be around 105 degrees, Strong said.
The heat index reached 104 degrees at 4:53 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, at the weather station at the Hagerstown Regional Airport, according to weather service data.
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The heat index is anticipated to reach 105 degrees to 110 degrees between Mercersburg and Greencastle, on June 23 and 24, Colbert said. The heat index forecasted for Wednesday, June 25, is 100 degrees to 105 degrees.
The heat index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature, according to the weather service’s website.
The highest heat indices tend to occur in urban settings because the paved surfaces absorb and hold heat more, Strong said.
Overnight temperatures will provide little, if any, relief, according to one of the weather service’s heat warning statements.
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The low overnight temperatures are expected to be in the mid 70s overnight into Tuesday, June 24; Wednesday, June 25; and Thursday, June 26, according to the weather service.
The stretch of excessively hot and humid conditions is expected to continue through at least Wednesday.
There is a slight chance of thunderstorms in the Tri-State area on Wednesday, with a better chance Thursday, meteorologists said.
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Precautions to take during heat warning, heat watch
Extreme heat conditions can significantly increase the likelihood of heat-related illnesses, according to the weather service.
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During the heat warning and watch, the weather service recommends:
Drinking plenty of fluids
Staying in an air-conditioned room
Staying out of the sun
Checking on relatives and neighbors
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in minutes.
Paying attention to weather reports, such as listening to NOAA Weather Radio or going to Weather.gov, for more information about heat warnings and watches.
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Maryland Gov. Moore declared state of preparedness due to extreme heat forecast
Gov. Wes Moore, on June 23, signed a State of Preparedness declaration to help the state’s ability “to respond swiftly and effectively to potential hazards and threats in advance of an actual disaster,” according to an afternoon news release from the governor’s office.
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In this case the declaration is related to the “potentially hazardous heat wave” for much of Maryland, the release states.
“This State of Preparedness will ensure that Maryland is coordinated and poised to protect our people in anticipation of extreme heat and humidity,” Moore said in the release. “We ask that all Marylanders do their part to stay vigilant, stay hydrated, and stay in cool locations as much as possible. Check on vulnerable family members and friends throughout the week to make sure they’re staying safe too.”
Among the preparedness recommendations listed are to consult with your doctor if you have questions about whether medication, prescription or over-the-counter, could increase the risk of heat-related illness.
The governor’s office also had recommendations about staying hydrated. Those included:
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Increasing fluid intake, regardless of activity level and not to wait until thirsty.
Avoid beverages containing alcohol, caffeine or large amounts of sugar because they can lead to dehydration.
Avoid very cold beverages because they might cause stomach cramps.
Ranson, West Virginia, opens cooling shelter during heat wave
The City of Ranson in Jefferson County, West Virginia, is making the Ranson Civic Center available as a cooling shelter from June 23 through Friday, June 27, according to an announcement from the Jefferson County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
The shelter will be open, free to the public, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily during that stretch. The cooling shelter is at 432 W. 2nd Ave. in Ranson.
The effort is supported by the Jefferson County Health Department and the county’s homeland security and emergency management agency.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: NWS issues extreme heat warnings for MD, PA, WV area