4 Things to Know About Elkridge Today: June 1

Last night was Howard High School’s graduation. Congratulations, class of 2011!

Today Long Reach High School will be holding its at Columbia’s  at noon.

It’s not over yet. The heat wave continues…This afternoon there’s a from noon to 8 p.m. as well as an air quality alert. People with asthma or heart/lung issues should stay indoors, according to Maryland’s Department of the Environment, because pollution will be concentrated. The National Weather Service is also calling for a high of 95 degrees today in Elkridge, but it will feel like 100 or 105 degrees due to humidity. Officials advise drinking plenty of water and staying in the shade.

There’s a 50 percent chance of rain, which the National Weather Service said is most likely to fall in the Elkridge area between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The report advised that storms could be severe.