Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 2:08AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 11:08pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Area Description:
Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Yadkin; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Halifax; Charlotte
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: