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 central, east central, eastern, south central,
and southeast 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.
Area Description:
Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Mathews; James City; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: