A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of the Delmarva Peninsula through 8 o’clock this evening, as dangerously high heat and humidity continue to grip the region.
The National Weather Service says heat index values — what it actually feels like outside — could reach between 100 and 105 degrees this afternoon. The advisory covers New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties in Delaware, including the Delaware Beaches, as well as Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
While temperatures today won’t quite reach the extremes we saw over the holiday weekend, forecasters warn that the prolonged stretch of heat and humidity is taking a toll, and the risk for heat-related illness remains very real.
Residents are urged to drink plenty of water, stay in air-conditioned spaces, and avoid direct sun exposure during the hottest parts of the day. If you must be outside, wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and try to limit strenuous activity to the early morning or evening hours.
Please check on elderly neighbors, relatives, and those without air conditioning. If someone shows signs of heat stroke, move them to a cool location immediately and call 9-1-1. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency.
The advisory expires at 8 PM tonight.
