Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 10:28AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 7:28am
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot
conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the
second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 112 expected.
* WHERE...Buckingham County.
* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM
EDT Friday.
* 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.
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.
Area Description:
Buckingham
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: