The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Tuesday for the ‘Maryland suburban DC region.’
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared that Smoke from the northern Canadian wildfires are still evident in the mid levels of the atmosphere with this morning’s sunrise. The video below, by Tim Pruss (@mydronepro) shows a bit of a haze above Maryland this morning.
As the region experiences unusually dry conditions that are expected to persist despite recent rainfall, a Drought Watch was put into effect today by the Drought Coordination Committee of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG). It’s the first brought watch for the region since 2010, The Frederick Pulse reports.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) have both hit 100° as of 2pm on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. “This marks the fourth consecutive day with high temperatures at or above 100°, tying the record for the longest streak.”
“Dangerous heat and humidity will continue today along with the threat for showers and thunderstorms”, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). (more…)
The National Weather Service is warning of “another dangerously hot and humid day ahead” with temperatures reaching the hundreds and heat index values of 110° as the Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until 8pm this evening.
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Montgomery County has issued a Heat Emergency Alert beginning at 12 pm Monday, 07/15 through 8:00 pm Wednesday, 07/17.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning in effect from 11am until 8pm on Monday, July 15th.
Saturday marked the start of a return to the heat and humidity. The National Weather Service has shared that Excessive Heat Watches have been issued for Monday 11 AM-8 PM for much of the Shenandoah Valley & east of the Blue Ridge with heat indices of 105-110 degrees possible.
Montgomery County has issued a Heat Emergency Alert beginning at 12 pm Tuesday, 07/09 through 8:00 pm Wednesday, 07/10.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has made note of an upcoming heat and humidity increase heading into the Independence Day holiday.