The county will be under a Hyperthermia Alert for the third day in a row Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. as extreme heat continues.
A Hyperthermia Alert was also activated Thursday and Friday. Additionally on Friday, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Heat Advisory for central and southeast areas of the county.
See heat safety tips from the county here. Residents are advised to stay indoors whenever possible. People are urged to never leave pets, young children or elderly people in a car for any amount of time even with an open window.
Heat emergencies are particularly dangerous for outdoor workers, according to the county’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security. The office provides tips to prevent heat illness at work like drinking cool water even if you are not thirsty.
Heat emergencies are especially dangerous for outdoor workers. Follow these tips to prevent heat illness at work. Las emergencias por calor son especialmente peligrosas para los trabajadores al aire libre. Siga estos consejos para prevenir enfermedades relacionadas con calor. pic.twitter.com/H1fCFriHtW
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) August 2, 2024
