Residents are urged to take precautions.
Sterling, Va. (NWS)
* Heat index values…around 110 degrees.
* Temperatures…mid to upper 90s.
* Impacts…high risk of heat stroke or other heat-related illness
for those without air-conditioning or those outdoors for any
extended period.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible…reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
Never leave a pet or child in a parked car. Interior temperatures
will rapidly exceed 130 degrees.
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded
location. Heat stroke is an emergency – call 911.
An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of
dangerously high temperatures will occur. The combination of
extreme temperatures and high humidity will create a dangerous
situation in which heat illnesses are expected. Check in on
relatives and neighbors.
The areas covered include:
Frederick Md-Carroll-northern Baltimore-northwest Montgomery-
northwest Howard-northwest Harford-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas park-western Loudoun-
eastern Loudoun-
including the cities of…Frederick…Ballenger Creek…
Eldersburg…Westminster…Reisterstown…Cockeysville…
Germantown…Damascus…Lisbon…Jarrettsville…Dale City…
Manassas…Woodbridge…Lake Ridge…Montclair…Purcellville…
Leesburg…Ashburn…Sterling