Orange, VA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 to
115.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged excessive heat may impact power,
water, and transportation systems. Heat index values around 100 to
105 are possible again Sunday afternoon.


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.

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