Extreme Heat, High Humidity Expected Through The Weekend In Maryland

MARYLAND — If you have any weekend plans for the outdoors, you may want to adjust them accordingly. Now through the weekend, Maryland temperatures will inch near 100 degrees in many parts of the state, according to the National Weather Service.

To the human body, it'll feel more like 105 degrees, Accuweather reports. The humidity will hover near 80 percent — which is high.

A heat advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday for areas in Maryland east of Interstate 95.

Locations in Maryland include Baltimore, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, St. Charles, Waldorf, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby, Lexington Park, California, Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Prince Frederick and Aberdeen.

Here's how the rest of the forecast is shaping up for much of Maryland for the next few days:

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur, health experts warn.

Marylanders are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside, health officials advise. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke.

Marylanders should also consider wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible, medical experts said. 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.