Hyperthermia

August 25, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Hyperthermia Alert Issued for Montgomery County Wednesday 

Montgomery County Emergency Management has issued a Hyperthermia Alert for the jurisdiction Wednesday until 7 p.m. The alert goes out when temperatures/heat index are forecast to be at least 95 degrees. According to the county, these conditions are hazardous and heat stroke and exhaustion are likely. The heat index could climb up to 100 degrees, […]

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August 10, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Montgomery County Under Hyperthermia Alert Tuesday 

Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert until 7 p.m. Tuesday. County Emergency Management issues the alert when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. These conditions are hazardous and the county says heat stroke and exhaustion are likely. See hot weather safety tips from the county and learn signs of heat […]

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July 16, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Hyperthermia Alert Issued Friday for Montgomery County 

A Hyperthermia Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from 12-7 p.m. Friday. Montgomery County sends the alert when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. These are hazardous conditions and heat stroke/exhaustion are likely, according to the county. The alert was issued Monday and Tuesday as well. See hot weather safety […]

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July 13, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Montgomery County Issues Another Hyperthermia Alert for Tuesday

Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert on Tuesday until 7 p.m. The county also issued the alert yesterday and several days over the past two weeks. “It’s going to be a pre-hydrate, hydrate and re-hydrate type of week,” Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer wrote on Twitter. As of about 11:30 […]

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July 12, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Montgomery County Under Hyperthermia Alert Monday 

Montgomery County has issued a Hyperthermia Alert until 7 p.m. Monday. The alert is sent when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. The county says this creates a “hazardous situation in which heat-stroke and heat exhaustion are likely.” Emergency Management and Homeland Security cautions residents to stay hydrated and take measures […]

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July 7, 2021 | Maya Rosenberg

Homeless Shelters Open 24/7 in Extreme Heat

With extreme heat and hyperthermia warnings expected to continue throughout the summer, Montgomery County wants its homeless population to know that homeless shelters will be open day and night. “During the pandemic, we’ve kept all our shelters open like it was an [extreme weather] event,” Mary Anderson, the county’s health and human services spokeswoman said. […]

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July 7, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Montgomery County Issues Hyperthermia Alert Wednesday

Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday. The county issues the alert when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. This creates a “hazardous situation in which heat-stroke and heat exhaustion are likely,” according to the county.  A Hyperthermia Alert was also issued Tuesday as well as […]

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June 30, 2021 | Joshua Casazza

For Third Straight Day, Montgomery County Under Hyperthermia Alert

Montgomery County is under another Hyperthermia Alert today from noon to 7 p.m. When temperatures and/or the heat index are projected to reach 95 degrees or higher,  the county issues an alert. The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security lists the following precautions to help residents stay safe: stay indoors when possible […]

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June 29, 2021 | Madelyn Willoughby

County Under Hyperthermia Alert Again on Tuesday

The county will be under another Hyperthermia Alert today, Tuesday, from noon to 7 p.m. This alert means that the temperatures and/or the heat index of the county are predicted to reach 95 degrees or higher, according to the county. A Hyperthermia Alert was also issued Monday from noon to 7 p.m.  The Montgomery County […]

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June 28, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Montgomery County under Hyperthermia Alert Beginning Monday at Noon 

Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from noon-7 p.m. Monday. A Hyperthermia Alert is issued by the county when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees, according to the county. This creates a “hazardous situation in which heat-stroke and heat exhaustion are likely.” County Emergency Management and Homeland Security cautions residents […]

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