Diamond Ridge, WV Avisos meteorológicos

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 5:23PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality Division has issued a Code RED Air Quality Alert Friday for the eastern West Virgina panhandle. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general population. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For additional information, please visit the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality Division website at: http://dep.wv.gov/daq/

National Weather Service

Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 12:12PM EDT until July 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC * WHAT...Heat index values around 100. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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! In cases of heat stroke, call 9 1 1.

National Weather Service