Arlington and the D.C. area will again be under a Heat Advisory on Friday.
Heat index values up to 107 are expected Friday afternoon, creating hazardous conditions for anyone working or spending extended time outside.
For the second day in a row, Arlington Public Schools will limit outdoor activities as a result of the heat.
“Due to this advisory, there will be no outdoor recess or other outdoor activities for students during school hours and during Extended Day,” APS said in an email to families. “Start times for some practices may be adjusted due to the heat advisory, and schools will disseminate additional information regarding athletic event schedules.”
More, below, from the National Weather Service.
Heat Advisory issued June 11 at 8:59PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 A.M. TO 8 P.M. EDT FRIDAY.
* WHAT…For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107.
* WHERE…District of Columbia, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
* WHEN…From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
