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Steamy, Stormy Weather Heading To The DMV For Days Steamy, Stormy Weather Heading To The DMV For Days
Steamy, Stormy Weather Heading To The DMV For Days The dog days of summer have come for the DMV region.  Temperatures are expected to approach 90 degrees throughout the area on Thursday, July 6, with heavy humidity that makes it feel closer to 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Another hot day ahead with temperatures in the upper 80s & low 90s. Add in the humidity, & the heat index will make it feel like the mid-upper 90s. An isolated storm with heavy rain can't be ruled out this afternoon between noon & 7pm. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx #DCwx pic.twitter.com/TyjTn3hJE3 — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) Ju…

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First Heat-Related Death Of 2022 Reported In Maryland First Heat-Related Death Of 2022 Reported In Maryland
First Heat-Related Death Of 2022 Reported In Maryland A Baltimore man died in Maryland's first heat related death of 2022, according to officials.  The 65-year-old man died in Baltimore County as temperatures rose in the area, according to the Maryland Department of Health(MDH). “As this tragedy shows, heat-related illness, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, can result in serious ailments and even death,” said Deputy Secretary for Public Health Dr. Jinlene Chan.  Heat related illnesses and deaths are monitored by MDH from May through September each year.  MDH urges residents that they should never leave children or pet…

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by Annie DeVoe