The heat continues on and on and on in Phoenix-

 

HOT! HOT! HOT!

Another hot day!!

Just stretch out and stay cool wherever you find a comfortable spot.....

and chill.................

Take It Easy Today In This Heat................

MAKE IT A LAZY DAY !!

Three More Die From Heat In Maryland

Three heat-related deaths were confirmed Friday by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, bringing this year's total to 16, surpassing 2009's year total of 6.

Two of the three deaths were seniors, one of which was a Baltimore City resident found at home without air conditioning. The other senior was found outdoors in Prince George's County when temperatures exceeded 90 degrees, said David Paulson from the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene.

The third death was one of only three non-senior heat-related deaths this year, according to Paulson. This individual was found inside an un-air conditioned automobile in Prince George's County.

All three victims suffered from hypertension or heart conditions. So far this year, 15 of the 16 heat-related deaths were in individuals with underlying heart conditions.

With heat index values forecasted to exceed 100 degrees Friday and Saturday, Paulson reminded people to look after their neighbors.

"Please check on your neighbors," Paulson said. "Especially seniors, to make sure they're doing okay. Maybe even more than once a day."

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HEAT ADVISORY FOR ACCOMACK COUNTY

Same old weather...........different day!

Most people are tired of this heat and high humidity. In fact they have been tired of it!

As for myself, the true lover of this high humidity and heat, would welcom a nice cool breeze and an all night steady, but gentle cool rain.

Here's a Heat Advisory Warning that continues into Friday. Please use good judgement when you are outside. And try to stay away from sodas and alcohol. Water is best.......even if you don't like it. You wouldn't like a heat stroke either!

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A HEAT ADVISORY FOR ACCOMACK COUNTY FROM NOON UNTIL 7 PM FRIDAY. A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF EXCEPTIONALLY HOT TEMPERATURES IS EXPECTED.

THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES WILL BE POSSIBLE.

DRINK PLENTY OF WATER AND SPORTS DRINKS, TRY TO STAY IN BUILDINGS WITH AIR CONDITIONING, AND TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS IN THE SHADE IF YOU MUST BE OUTSIDE...

Remember: The BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT IN ACCOMACK COUNTY AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTY.

2 More Heat Related Deaths In Maryland

The recent heat wave has claimed two more people, bringing the total deaths in the state to five, according to the state Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Both were seniors, one from Cecil County and the other from Prince George's County.

Previous deaths were in Baltimore and Montgomery counties. All had underlying conditions and were found indoors without air conditioning, except the Cecil resident who collapsed outdoors.

State officials reminded residents to take precautions against the heat such as drinking plenty of fluids, wearing loose-fitting clothing, staying in the shade or air conditioning and checking on neighbors who may need assistance.

In 2009, there were six heat-related deaths, down from 17 the year before.

The next few days are expected to be in the low 80s, with temperatures returning to the 90s over the holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
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Please remember to keep your pets cool and check on the elderly.