Edgewood, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY JULY 2 2026...

The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code
ORANGE Air Quality Alert Thursday for
Northeast Maryland.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and
the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level ozone
and fine particles visit the web site
mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the
first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat
Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
112 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast,
northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and
northwest Virginia.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the
first Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For
the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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.

&&

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the
first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat
Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
112 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast,
northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and
northwest Virginia.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the
first Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For
the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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.

&&

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the
first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 111 expected. For the second Extreme Heat
Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
112 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast,
northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and
northwest Virginia.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the
first Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For
the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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.

&&