It's official, it's a heat wave! Yesterday's high of 95 in Salisbury officially made it a heat wave as it was our third day of reaching 90 or higher. Unfortunately, it's still spring, summer doesn't officially start until June 21st. Today will be day number four of 90 or higher. As of 11 am, most locations on Delmarva are already above 90 degrees! Here's a rundown of today's records:
Georgetown 97 - 1964
Salisbury 96 - 1964
Wallops Island 92 - 1991
* Wallops Island has already tied this record because as of 11 am the temp was 92.
Additionally, Georgetown's highest temperature last summer was 99. The last time Georgetown reached 100 was on 8/3/2006. The last time Georgetown hit 100 in June was on 6/23/1988. Some 100 degree readings are definitely possibly in certain locations throughout Delmarva.
The heat is bad enough but on top of that add the humid airmass and it becomes dangerous. Current dewpoints are running in the low to mid 70s...that is very high and that's why it feels very muggy and tropical-like. The combination of the heat and high dewpoints forced the NWS to issue a Heat Advisory which is in effect for the entire peninsula until 8 pm tonight. The heat index, or what it feels like outside, is expected to be around 105 degrees! Drink plenty of water, stay indoors (in air conditioning if you can) and avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Also remember to check on the elderly and bring your pets indoors and provide them with lots of water.
The good news is that today is the last extremely hot day...relief is coming tomorrow.
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