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...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 110 or higher possible.
* WHERE...Caroline County.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. 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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Area Description:
Caroline
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: