A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of the Delmarva Peninsula this Sunday, as dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected to grip the region.
The National Weather Service has issued the advisory from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday for New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties in Delaware — including the Delaware Beaches — along with Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Heat index values — the combination of heat and humidity — are expected to reach between 100 and 105 degrees, creating conditions that can quickly lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Health officials urge residents to drink plenty of fluids and stay in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible. If you must be outside, wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and try to limit strenuous activity to the early morning or evening hours.
Check on elderly relatives, neighbors, and those without access to air conditioning — they are especially vulnerable in this kind of heat.
If someone shows signs of heat stroke, move them to a cool, shaded area immediately and call 9-1-1. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency.
The Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. Sunday evening. Stay with TV Delmarva for the latest weather updates throughout the holiday weekend.
