Big Heat Week into July 4th Weekend

[Kmlwx]

11 minutes ago, H2O said:

It’s gonna be hot for a few days. Can’t do much about it. All I care about is how long will it last. Hope the models are right and it breaks down the ridge after Sunday 

I'll bet you're glad you're retired from H20 work now! 

[MillvilleWx]

I just don't want it to be 99/82 in my neighborhood like last June's heat wave. That was ridiculous. It does look like 100+ is a lock in the lowlands. How hot can we get? Stay tuned! I think 102F is in reach for areas just away from the water. 

[TSSN+]

Walking around the houses under construction this week going to be fun lol 

 

[dailylurker]

25 minutes ago, MillvilleWx said:

I just don't want it to be 99/82 in my neighborhood like last June's heat wave. That was ridiculous. It does look like 100+ is a lock in the lowlands. How hot can we get? Stay tuned! I think 102F is in reach for areas just away from the water. 

Here in the lowlands I never doubt heat. This area is the Oswego County of heat. Just like the Tug, when they call for snow, it always happens, and some. Same here with heat  

[H2O]

1 hour ago, Kmlwx said:

I'll bet you're glad you're retired from H20 work now! 

Oh hell yes. Y’all don’t know just how miserable it can be to work outside for days in heat like what’s coming. Big heat in summer was the #1 thing I hated about work. Ticks, chiggers, poison ivy, snakes, almost getting hit by cars was gravy compared to dehydration and heat exhaustion. 

[Kmlwx]

17 minutes ago, H2O said:

Oh hell yes. Y’all don’t know just how miserable it can be to work outside for days in heat like what’s coming. Big heat in summer was the #1 thing I hated about work. Ticks, chiggers, poison ivy, snakes, almost getting hit by cars was gravy compared to dehydration and heat exhaustion. 

I honestly think those folks on here that wish/hope for as hot as possible temps are nutty in a way that only they can be (and I mean this mostly lovingly).  

You can easily bundle up in cold....not really an "easy" way to not be drenched in sweat...

[Eskimo Joe]

1 hour ago, MillvilleWx said:

I just don't want it to be 99/82 in my neighborhood like last June's heat wave. That was ridiculous. It does look like 100+ is a lock in the lowlands. How hot can we get? Stay tuned! I think 102F is in reach for areas just away from the water. 

Lets got for widespread 105/75

[Kmlwx]

3 minutes ago, Eskimo Joe said:

Lets got for widespread 105/75

You monster. 

[Eskimo Joe]

3 minutes ago, Kmlwx said:

You monster. 

I'm working outside Thur. - Sun. at the farm. If I'm going to suffer, I want to suffer in rare conditions.

[nw baltimore wx]

16 minutes ago, Eskimo Joe said:

I'm working outside Thur. - Sun. at the farm. If I'm going to suffer, I want to suffer in rare conditions.

If you want to really suffer, I hope you’re baling hay. 1980. Worst summer of my life. 

[SolidIcewx]

46 minutes ago, H2O said:

Oh hell yes. Y’all don’t know just how miserable it can be to work outside for days in heat like what’s coming. Big heat in summer was the #1 thing I hated about work. Ticks, chiggers, poison ivy, snakes, almost getting hit by cars was gravy compared to dehydration and heat exhaustion. 

I work Utility and definitely not looking forward to Wednesday and Thursday. Glad to have Friday and the weekend off.

[wxmeddler]

55 minutes ago, Kmlwx said:

You can easily bundle up in cold....not really an "easy" way to not be drenched in sweat...

Having lived in North Dakota for a decade, this is spot on. With heat, once you're naked or have loose all white clothing on, there's nothing else you can do. With cold, just put on more layers.

I will take -10 / -10 vs. 100/75 any day.

48 minutes ago, Kmlwx said:

You monster. 

Can you believe I have to work with this guy?

[Eskimo Joe]

48 minutes ago, nw baltimore wx said:

If you want to really suffer, I hope you’re baling hay. 1980. Worst summer of my life. 

Stacking hay this weekend and cleaning horse stalls. 

[stormtracker]

3 hours ago, H2O said:

It’s gonna be hot for a few days. Can’t do much about it. All I care about is how long will it last. Hope the models are right and it breaks down the ridge after Sunday 

If we hit 100, I will watch Superman IV.  Twice.  

[stormtracker]

1 hour ago, H2O said:

Oh hell yes. Y’all don’t know just how miserable it can be to work outside for days in heat like what’s coming. Big heat in summer was the #1 thing I hated about work. Ticks, chiggers, poison ivy, snakes, almost getting hit by cars was gravy compared to dehydration and heat exhaustion. 

Be honest, you triple checked one of the words in this post before you hit Submit, didn't you?

[CAPE]

2 hours ago, MillvilleWx said:

I just don't want it to be 99/82 in my neighborhood like last June's heat wave. That was ridiculous. It does look like 100+ is a lock in the lowlands. How hot can we get? Stay tuned! I think 102F is in reach for areas just away from the water. 

Looks like the hottest days will occur as the ridge shifts into a position that will place our region in a westerly/downsloping flow. That should mean lowering dewpoints in the afternoon, which of course allows for more efficient heating. That's probably the rationale for rural areas (like my location) having forecast highs over 100. Typically the higher dewpoints inhibit that. Still don't buy 104 here.

[RDM]

2 hours ago, H2O said:

Oh hell yes. Y’all don’t know just how miserable it can be to work outside for days in heat like what’s coming. Big heat in summer was the #1 thing I hated about work. Ticks, chiggers, poison ivy, snakes, almost getting hit by cars was gravy compared to dehydration and heat exhaustion. 

Spot on.  I worked as a laborer for a construction company in the summer while going to college.  Trucks did not have air con.  Once you get drenched in sweat there's not much more stink you can pile on.  Baled hay too.  Helped my brother in Ohio last week move, stack and restack nearly 200 bales.  It's one thing when you are young and skinny and can dissipate heat well.  It's another when you're in your mid-60's, fat, and out of shape (haha).  I feel for the people who HAVE to be out in the heat because it's their work/profession.  Those who choose to be in the heat out of their own preference have the luxury to quit when they want.  This week is going to put a load on the electrical grid to keep up.  

[H2O]

34 minutes ago, stormtracker said:

Be honest, you triple checked one of the words in this post before you hit Submit, didn't you?

Dude I don’t even like to say that word out loud because if it isn’t clearly overheard then all hell breaks loose. But saying little tiny biting bugs that cause incessant itching is too long. 

[BlizzardNole]

My point/click was 105 for Thursday and Friday, which I have never seen before!  Now it's 102 which is probably more realistic

If folks in OC MD for the week can get a S wind off the ocean, they are getting their money's worth!  Maybe 89 or 90 for highs?

[H2O]

38 minutes ago, stormtracker said:

If we hit 100, I will watch Superman IV.  Twice.  

And you have to watch it outside in the sun 

[Maestrobjwa]

51 minutes ago, stormtracker said:

Be honest, you triple checked one of the words in this post before you hit Submit, didn't you?

Dang it man just why? Lololol

[stormy]

The last time we hit 100 in this area was 38 years ago on August 18, 1988.   I recorded 102 on that day as I was managing a VDOT paving crew. Try that when the pavement is close to 200 out of the plant.. It will melt the soles on your shoes.

[stormtracker]

36 minutes ago, H2O said:

And you have to watch it outside in the sun 

22 minutes ago, Maestrobjwa said:

Dang it man just why? Lololol

Hey now, don't act like you don't know the type of posts I make. 

[yoda]

1 hour ago, stormtracker said:

If we hit 100, I will watch Superman IV.  Twice.  

So if we hit it twice, does this mean you will watch it 4 times?

[ravensrule]

2 hours ago, Eskimo Joe said:

I'm working outside Thur. - Sun. at the farm. If I'm going to suffer, I want to suffer in rare conditions.

You mean die, not suffer.

[ravensrule]

1 hour ago, stormtracker said:

Be honest, you triple checked one of the words in this post before you hit Submit, didn't you?

Yea he hates the Knicks. 

[pazzo83]

50 minutes ago, stormy said:

The last time we hit 100 in this area was 38 years ago on August 18, 1988.   I recorded 102 on that day as I was managing a VDOT paving crew. Try that when the pavement is close to 200 out of the plant.. It will melt the soles on your shoes.

I dunno man, the thermometer at Westside pool in Staunton's west end had frequent 100+ readings back in the 1990s!

[Maestrobjwa]

1 hour ago, H2O said:

And you have to watch it outside in the sun 

*forgets sunburn won't be a thing*

[yoda]

For tomorrow 

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1243 PM EDT Mon Jun 29 2026

MDZ502-WVZ050-055-502-504-506-300100-
/O.NEW.KLWX.HT.Y.0003.260630T1500Z-260701T0000Z/
Central and Eastern Allegany-Hampshire-Hardy-Eastern Grant-
Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
1243 PM EDT Mon Jun 29 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In West
  Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton,
  Hampshire, and Hardy Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! In cases of heat stroke, call 9 1 1.

[stormy]

31 minutes ago, pazzo83 said:

I dunno man, the thermometer at Westside pool in Staunton's west end had frequent 100+ readings back in the 1990s!

I'm going by the Staunton official records.   A thermometer exposed to the rays of the sun or other artificial heating can register significantly higher than actual air temperature. Even reflective heat can artificially inflate the temperature.