Heat — Carroll, Maryland

2002-06-25 to 2002-06-26 · Carroll, Maryland

Wider weather episode

Very warm and moist air was ushered into the region by south winds during the last week of June. On the 25th and 26th, temperatures in the mid 90s combined with dew points near 70 to create heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees. A handful of people who were in non-air-conditioned environments, especially in downtown Baltimore, died from complications of prolonged exposure to the heat. Temperatures remained in the lower 90s through the end of the month which also led to additional heat-related deaths and illnesses. In Montgomery County, a 33 year-old woman with multiple sclerosis died in her Aspen Hill home on Tuesday the 25th. She was found on Wednesday the 26th and the temperature measured in the house was more than 90 degrees due the lack of air conditioning. In Baltimore County, a 37 year-old man died on the 27th after being exposed to excessive heat. In the city of Baltimore, a 52 year-old man and an 82 year-old man were found dead in their homes on the 27th . On the 30th, a 67 year-old woman was found dead in her home. In the Carroll County community of Westminister, a 69-year old male was out walking on the 29th and was overcome by heat. He was found not breathing near a shopping center along Route 140 and died a short time later at an area hospital. Each person had underlying health conditions that contributed to their deaths. In Anne Arundel County, two people were treated at area hospitals for dehydration and heat exhaustion on the 26th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5302404. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.