Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 1 at 2:48AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 11:48pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 110 possible.
* WHERE...Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Western Hanover, and Western
Louisa Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT
this evening. 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:
Fluvanna; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: