(Sterling, VA) -- The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Maryland today.
The advisory will be in effect from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland.
The heat index could hit 107 degrees in some areas and officials say residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Hot today with highs in the mid 90s-100 & heat Indices in the lower 100s to as high as 107. Heat Advisories remain in effect for much of the area. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop toward this evening. pic.twitter.com/zGvqOp7eIW
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 28, 2024
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