Community Message, Heat Advisory Issued

Extreme heat conditions continue today, September 7, with the local heat index forecast to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the afternoon. School-based outdoor activities such as recess should be moved indoors after 12pm; if morning activities are held outdoors, adequate rest and water breaks should be permitted. Marching band and athletics programs will follow guidance in accordance with the MCPS Athletics Heat Safety plan.  The National Weather Service provides hourly heat index information.

Community members are encouraged to stay well hydrated, limit outdoor activities if necessary, and review the information below on extreme heat safety. MCPS will continue to monitor conditions and communicate any changes as necessary.

References

• MCPS Outdoor Recess Temperature Guidance
• Healthychildren.org Information for Parents: Protecting Children from Extreme Heat/ Calor excesivo: cómo evitar el golpe de calor en niños
• Montgomery County information on Extreme Heat Conditions
• CDC Resources on Extreme Heat/El Calor Extremo