The Montgomery County Commissioners have declared a "Code Red" hot weather warning for today, as county health officials expect an oppressively hot air mass to generate a heat index of 100 degrees or greater in the region.
The alert is scheduled to be in effect through 8 p.m. today, unless extended by the commissioners.
Temperatures are expected to reach 90 degrees by 1 p.m., and top out in the upper 90s around 4 p.m., a Weather.com forecast shows.
According to a release issued by the county, heat conditions have been associated with excess mortality, heat-related stress and exhaustion. Very young children, elderly adults, and people with chronic medical conditions or taking certain medications are most at risk.
Residents are urged to checks on at-risk relatives or neighbors, and to drink plenty of water, wear light-colored clothing, and stay inside air-conditioned buildings whenever possible.
For general heat exhaustion and stoke information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. For additional heat-related information, click here.
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