A Heat Advisory is in effect across much of the Delmarva Peninsula and surrounding region, with dangerously high heat index values expected to reach as high as 107 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday.
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued the advisory for Kent and Inland Sussex Counties in Delaware, Caroline County in Maryland, and Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties in New Jersey. The advisory runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Health officials warn that the dangerous combination of high temperatures and oppressive humidity could trigger heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke — conditions that can become life-threatening without prompt attention.
Residents are urged to take the following precautions:
• Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated throughout the day
• Stay indoors in an air-conditioned space as much as possible
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
• Check on elderly relatives, neighbors, and vulnerable individuals
If you don’t have access to air conditioning at home, consider visiting a local cooling center, library, or shopping mall during the hottest parts of the day.
Stay with TV Delmarva for the latest updates on this developing weather situation.
