Heat Wave Hits Maryland: Timeline Of Hottest Days

MARYLAND — You've already gotten a taste of some 90-plus highs in Maryland in the last week or so, and it's not stopping there. Get ready for as many as nine straight days of it, according to a report.

Forecasts are calling for nine straight days where the high will be at least 90, with the hottest stretch from Saturday through Tuesday with temps mid-90s or higher.

But it's not just the heat, it's the humidity, which may make it feel above 100 degrees for multiple days.

The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang says you'll be able to tack on another 5 to 10 degrees to what it feels like due to "oppressive" humidity levels, especially starting Sunday.

Sometimes, the dew points will be higher than 75, which is insanely muggy.

Why is this happening? CWG points to an area of high pressure that is centered over the Northeast that will expand to cover much of the United States.

A weak cool front could move into the region by the middle of next week, which could bring us some relief. But then again, July is upon us, so you have to expect that this is just what you get in Maryland.

Here is the full forecast timeline from the National Weather Service in Baltimore:

Friday Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 94. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

"Extreme Heat often results in the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards," according to Ready.gov. "In most of the United States, extreme heat is defined as a long period (2 to 3 days) of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees. In extreme heat, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. This can lead to death by overworking the human body."

Ready.gov has the following tips for anyone in an area with an extreme heat warning:

• Find air conditioning.
• Avoid strenuous activities.
• Watch for heat illness.
• Wear light clothing.
• Check on family members and neighbors.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
• Never leave people or pets in a closed car.
• Find places in your community where you can go to get cool.
• Keep your home cool by doing the following:
• Cover windows with drapes or shades.
• Weather-strip doors and windows.
• Use window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside.
• Add insulation to keep the heat out.
• Use attic fans to clear hot air.
• Install window air conditioners and insulate around them.

Learn to recognize the signs of heat-related illness.

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