Heat Advisory In Affect From 11:00 AM until 8:00 PM Saturday

Heat Index values could reach past 100 degrees.

.HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105 to 107 expected, with
  heat index values generally between 100 and 104 degrees west of
  the Blue Ridge Mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast,
  northern, southern and western Maryland, The District of
  Columbia, central, northern and northwest Virginia and eastern
  and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Oppressive heat and humidity will
  overspread the area Saturday and last into Sunday. Little relief
  from the heat is expected Saturday night with low temperatures
  in mid 70s to near 80 for most, which will compound heat stress
  on those without air conditioning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.


By The National Weather Service, Sterling, Va. 


By The National Weather Service, Sterling, Va.