Wednesday, January 9, 2013
It was also the hottest year on record in the D.C. area, according to the National Weather Service.
2012 was the third hottest year on record in the Baltimore area, according to the National Weather Service. It was the warmest year ever recorded at BWI airport since 1950 when temperatures were first recorded there, said Jared Klein, a NWS meteorologist. The average temperature in 2012 at BWI was 58.6 degrees, just a half degree lower than the 59.2 degree average in 1931 and 1949 when temperatures were recorded at the customs house in downtown Baltimore City, according to Klein. “We had one of the warmest winters on record, the warmest spring on record and the thirteenth warmest summer on record,” said Klein. “Each month was consistently above normal, except November.” The 2012 average was 3.5 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 normal, …
Friday, July 6, 2012
Ellicott City's Hector Garcia tells some secrets to competing in triathlons in extreme heat.
Hector Garcia is in his 12th year of competing in triathlons. Garcia, 54, an Ellicott City resident, last year finished his 100th triathlon. He's now gearing up to participate in an event Saturday, the Diamond in the Rough triathlon in Perryville, MD, where temperatures are expected to top 100 degrees. Do you take exercising seriously in the summer? What tips do you have for keeping cool and hydrated in the extreme heat? Tell us in the comments. Garcia also is the executive director of the Columbia-based Foreign-born Information Referral Network (FIRN), a nonprofit organization that helps immigrants adjust to life in Howard County. He said he trains year-round for competitions, which begin in early May. And he takes special precautions in …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Temperatures were steamy Thursday, but it should cool off a bit for the weekend.
There's no doubt about it. Thursday in Howard County was hot. Temperatures here hit a high of 99 during the day Thursday, according the Weatherunderground.com, and residents flocked to spots that would provide some relief from the heat. How do you beat the heat? Popsicles? Ice cream? Swimming? Or are you one of the few who revels in it? Let us know in the comments! The Howard County libraries and senior centers are open as public cooling spots. It's not supposed to be as hot in the coming days, so relief is in sight. Friday's forecasted high is 92 and this weekend will be 88 and 87, according to Weather.com. Patch spoke to several people at the Miller Branch Library and Rita's Italian Ice, in Ellicott City. Watch the video above to see …
Friday, July 29, 2011
Roger Ball uses levity to beat the heat as temperatures surpass 120 degrees in Iraq.
If you want tips on how to beat the heat, ask a guy in Iraq. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high temperature in Ellicott City today of about 99 degrees, with a heat index of about 103. You know how hot that is. At 6 a.m. in Baghdad, the temperature was 116 and climbing, according to Weather Underground. By midday it was predicted to reach 122 degrees. That's the actual temperature. Roger Ball, a former Howard County resident and a retired member of the Air Force, offers this advice via e-mail: “Tips for the heat; let’s see … yes, stay out of it!” Ball, who now works as a civil servant in Iraq, knows heat. For nearly 30 years he served all around the world, including much of Southwest Asia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates …
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Even the sun is melting today.
Howard County Health officer Dr. Peter Beilenson issued an extreme health alert Thursday, calling for residents to take measures to prevent heat-related illness in outdoor temperatures that will feel 100 degrees or higher. The alert is in effect Thursday and Friday. The heat index in Howard County could reach as high as 107 Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Howard County Health Department website advises anyone in need of cooler shelter should use Howard County’s senior centers or libraries. For a list of locations near you click here. The health department offers the following tips to prevent heat illness: • Never leave children or pets unattended in a parked car or other hot environment. • Check on elderly friends, …
Monday, July 18, 2011
Local doctors and experts sound off on why running outside during days of Code Orange or Code Red air quality alerts isn’t such a healthy idea, especially for people with underlying health problems.
It’s hot. It’s humid. Yet, people are still out running. Perhaps they have good health in mind or the latest photo from a celebrity beach sighting, but they could actually be putting themselves at risk, officials say. Temperatures are expected to approach 100 degrees this week, according to the National Weather Service and air quality alerts from the Maryland Department of the Environment will likely follow if last week was any indication. Red air quality alerts mean concentrations of air pollution will make being outside unhealthy for the general population. Local doctors and experts warn that running on such days could have long-term health consequences, especially for those with underlying health problems like asthma or lung disease. …
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