Montgomery County Health Department Issues Code Red

The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Health Department:

A Code Red hot weather health warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, according to the Montgomery County Health Department.

A Code Red is issued "in anticipation of an oppressively hot air mass with a heat index of 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or greater," states a press release.

Young children, the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions or on certain medications are especially vulnerable to the excessive heat. Friends, relatives and neighbors are encouraged to check on those who are considered "at risk" during the Code Red.

Tips to "beat the heat" include wearing light-colored, loose fitting clothes, completing outdoor work during the morning (when temperatures won't be as high), and taking respite in air conditioned buildings or the shade.