STERLING VA: (Rocktown Now) – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT Wednesday for portions of north-central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
Forecasters say heat index values — a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is combined with air temperature — could reach 103 degrees during the afternoon hours.
Officials warn that the combination of high temperatures and elevated humidity may increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly for older adults, young children, outdoor workers and those without access to air conditioning…