Hyperthermia Alert Issued For Montgomery County: Aug. 27

GERMANTOWN, MD — Thursday's hot temperatures have prompted officials to activate a Hyperthermia Alert for Montgomery County. It will be in effect from noon to 6 p.m., according to the county's Office Emergency Management and Homeland Security office.

A Hyperthermia Alert is issued for Montgomery County when temperatures and/or heat indices are forecast to reach 95 degrees or higher.

A Hyperthermia Alert has been issued for Montgomery County for today 8/27, noon until 6 PM. Expect the heat index to be above 95 degrees.

Stay hydrated & take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses: https://t.co/pKhIqLoblB #MdWx #MoCo pic.twitter.com/Iu68vAN0jy
— MC Emergency Mgmt (@ReadyMontgomery) August 27, 2020

When A Hyperthermia Alert Is Activated

A Hyperthermia Alert is activated when heat indices are greater than 95 degrees and the risk for hyperthermia is at its greatest. The extreme heat affects the body's ability to regulate its internal temperature, which can be dangerous if left untreated. Illnesses associated with extreme heat include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Officials say they are particularly concerned for children, seniors, homeless individuals, and animals.

Never Leave Kids, Seniors, Pets Unattended In Car

No one — especially children, seniors, and animals — should be left in a parked vehicle without supervision. The consequences can be deadly.

In the state of Maryland, it is against the law to leave a child under the age of 8 unattended in a car, unless a reliable caregiver (at least 13 years old) remains with the child.

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