Thursday, June 24, 2010
UPDATED***Scorching/Violent Mid-Atlantic Weather and a Summertime Dog Walk Caution
(PHOTO: Our thermometer inside the backyard porch. It was 98F at 11 a.m. - we passed the 100 mark! In fact: Today is the first triple-digit June day in Baltimore in over 16 years!!)
Summer is already in high gear, with late July temperatures in mid-late June. The mid-Atlantic is roasting under high pressure and high humidity.
DOG WALKS AND EXTREME HEAT- I walk the dogs in the early mornings (yes, the 6 am hour) because temperatures are in the 70s and asphalt is cool from the overnight hours. ***NOTE: ASPHALT in the heat of the day will BURN the skin on their paws.** DON'T WALK YOUR DOG ON PAVEMENT DURING THE DAY - Think about how YOU would feel barefoot!! Below is the weather
EAST COAST WEATHER SUMMARY: A cold front will pass through this evening. High pressure will build overhead friday before shifting off the coast during the weekend allowing for more hot and humid conditions.
BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON/FREDERICK, MD/ SO. CENTRAL PA FORECAST
**HEAT INDEX OVER 100** SEVERE T-STORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING**
...HEAT INDEX VALUES UP TO 103 DEGREES THIS AFTERNOON...
Hot and humid conditions today will generate heat index values as warm as 104 degrees during the afternoon. **Concern for sensitive groups such as Infants and the elderly.
*Drink plenty of Fluids (not alcohol) * Take breaks in shade *Seek A/C
***WARNING- the interior of your car heats up quickly. Do not leave children or pets in an enclosed car for any period of time...not even with the windows cracked.**
***SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
SOME THUNDERSTORMS MAY BE SEVERE...WITH DAMAGING WINDS THE MAIN
THREAT.**
**CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT MEANS THAT AIR POLLUTION CONCENTRATIONS WITHIN THE REGION MAY BECOME UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS.**
Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon (ending by 10pm). Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. Low 69
Friday: Sunny,Hot, but less humid with a high near 89. Low 69
Saturday: Mostly sunny,HOT, isolated evening t-storm, with a high near 92. Low 71
Sunday: Sunshine, high clouds, HOT, Scattered PM showers and thunderstorms 94. Low 72
LIVE RADAR: http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=LWX&product=NCR&overlay=11101111&loop=yes
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