Eastern Shore Heat Wave

Eastern Shore Heat Wave, 2011
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 114. Southwest wind between 5 and 9 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. North wind between 3 and 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.  

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From National Weather Service: 

Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
552 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

MDZ021>024-NCZ015>017-030>032-VAZ098>100-222030-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-110722T1000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.EH.W.0001.110722T1000Z-110724T0000Z/
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-INLAND WORCESTER-PASQUOTANK-CAMDEN-
INLAND CURRITUCK-BERTIE-CHOWAN-PERQUIMANS-VIRGINIA BEACH-ACCOMACK-
NORTHAMPTON VA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CAMBRIDGE...SALISBURY...CRISFIELD...
PRINCESS ANNE...SNOW HILL...ELIZABETH CITY...EDENTON...
CHINCOTEAGUE...WALLOPS ISLAND...MELFA...EASTVILLE
552 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING. AN
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY.

* MAXIMUM FORECAST HEAT INDICES: 110 TO 120 DEGREES THIS
  AFTERNOON. 110 TO 115 DEGREES BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* TIMING AND IMPACTS: THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY...
  ESPECIALLY FROM LATE MORNING THROUGH SUNSET...WILL PRODUCE
  DANGEROUSLY HIGH HEAT INDICES TODAY AND SATURDAY. THIS WILL
  CREATE A SIGNIFICANT STRESS ON INDIVIDUALS AND WILL INCREASE THE
  RISK OF HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES...SUCH AS HEAT EXHAUSTION AND
  HEAT STROKE. ANYONE WORKING OUTSIDE...PLAYING SPORTS... WORKING
  OUT OR JOGGING OUTDOORS...DURING THE LATE MORNING HOURS THROUGH
  SUNSET...WILL BE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE. PEOPLE LIVING OR WORKING
  IN NON-AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS WILL ALSO BE MORE PRONE TO
  HEAT RELATED ILLNESS. LITTLE RELIEF IS EXPECTED OVERNIGHT...WITH
  NIGHTTIME HEAT INDICES STRUGGLING TO FALL INTO THE LOW 80S...WITH
  THE WARMEST READINGS IN URBAN AREAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING MEANS THAT A PROLONGED PERIOD OF
DANGEROUSLY HOT TEMPERATURES WILL OCCUR. THE COMBINATION OF HOT
TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A DANGEROUS
SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE LIKELY. DRINK PLENTY OF
FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM...STAY IN THE SHADE IF
POSSIBLE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS.

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

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.

From Delmarva Power:

NEWS RELEASE 

For Immediate Release: July 22, 2011
For more information, contact: Matt Likovich, Delmarva Power
410-860-6203 (office); 866-655-2237 (pager)

Delmarva Power Urges Customers to Conserve Energy
High Temperatures Increase Demand on the System

SALISBURY, Md. – Delmarva Power today urged customers to conserve energy wherever possible as high temperatures are forecasted to affect the entire mid-Atlantic region. While power supply in the region is expected to be sufficient to meet anticipated high demand, extreme heat also can stress electric system equipment. Delmarva Power is on alert to quickly address any equipment issues that may arise.

Delmarva Power also offers the following energy-saving tips:

• Set air-conditioning thermostats at 78 degrees and use an electric fan, which doesn’t require as much energy, and the air will seem cooler without sacrificing comfort.
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• Keep window shades, blinds or drapes closed to block the sunlight during the hottest part of the day and retain cooler air inside your home or business.
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• Limit the use of electrically heated water and turn off non-essential appliances and as many lights as possible.
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• Limit opening refrigerator or freezer doors.
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• Postpone using high-energy appliances like electric stoves, washing machines, dishwashers and dryers until the evening.