A Heat Advisory is in effect for St. Mary’s County for Thursday between noon and 8:00 PM. Temperatures are forecast to hit 99 degrees. Scattered thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and tonight. Thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Temperatures will exceed 100 degrees with heat indexes reaching near or at 110 degrees Friday through Sunday. The National Weather Service may issue an Excessive Heat Watch. Severe thunderstorms are possible on Sunday.
Residents may head to one of the three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library to cool off. Branches are open today from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. and tomorrow and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Branches are at the following locations:
· Leonardtown 23250 Hollywood Road Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-2846
· Lexington Park 21677 FDR Blvd. Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-863-8188
· Charlotte Hall 37600 New Market Road Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 301-884-2211
The Great Mills Swimming Pool, located at 21100 Great Mills Road in Great Mills, is another way to beat the heat. The pool is open Thursday – Saturday noon – 8 and Sunday from
noon – 6 p.m. Pool admission ranges from $3 for non-swimmers to $4 for youth (17 years and under) and seniors (60 years and over) to $5 for adults.
The Spray Ground at Nicolet Park is also available. The Spray Ground is open daily from noon – 6 p.m. Admission is $2 per person.
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