Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 30 at 2:28PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110
or higher possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and east central and
eastern Virginia.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Area Description:
Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: