The county is under a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat Friday from noon to 8 p.m.
The county’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security tells residents to expect the heat index to be more than 95 degrees. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets from heat-related illness.
“Feels like temps [between] 100-112,” according to the National Weather Service.
Safety tips from the county include staying indoors whenever possible. Residents are urged to never leave pets, young children, or elderly people in a car for any amount of time even with an open window. The temperature in a parked car can reach 130 degrees in just a few minutes.
Very hot & humid conditions expected today. Heat Advisories & Excessive Heat Warnings are in effect. Feels like temps b/w 100-112. Be sure to stay hydrated, take plenty of breaks if outdoors, and never leave children/pets alone in a car! #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/f8Plvp7p2D
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) July 5, 2024
Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat for Friday, 7/5 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Expect the heat index to be above 95 degrees. Stay hydrated. Take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses: https://t.co/sehGBbKKCH #MdWx pic.twitter.com/tQUwS5fdyJ
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) July 4, 2024
