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| Event typeevent_type | Heat |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,314,465 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 1,141,709 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 2002-08-12T15:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 2002-08-20T01:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | MARYLAND |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | WASHINGTON |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Weather forecast office sourcewfo_source | AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | High pressure sitting off the Atlantic coastline pumped hot and humid air into the region between August 12th and 19th. Temperatures soared well into the 90s during the afternoon each day and heat index values approached 100 degrees. At Baltimore-Washington International Airport, a record high temperature of 99 degrees was set on the 13th. On the 18th, the mercury soared to a record high of 96. Four Marylanders died during the eight day heat wave. In Prince George's County, a 66 year old woman died on the 19th. In Baltimore, two men, ages 51 and 62, were found dead in their homes on the 17th. On the 20th, a 38-year old man died in the city. In Washington County, three people were treated for serious heat-related illnesses after participating in outdoor activities. In Harford County, at least 13 people were treated in hospitals for heat-related problems. |
| Yearyear | 2,002 |
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