Heat Advisory and Air Quality Alert Issued for Friday

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued both a heat advisory and an air quality alert for Prince George's County and most of the region for Friday.

The heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and temperatures are expected to be in the range of 98 to 103 degrees with the heat index expected to max out at 109 degrees along the I-95 corridor.

The NWS advises people to stay indoors as much as possible and limit strenuous activity to the early morning and evening hours. Staying hydrated is also extremely important during these heat spells, young children and the elderly are at the highest risk for illness.

There is also an orange air quality alert for the D.C. Metro area, meaning the pollution levels may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Between the advisory and the warning, those not in good health should be extra cautious today and try to stay indoors as much as possible.