Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 1 at 11:12AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 8:12am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 110 possible.
* WHERE...Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern
Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Western Chesterfield, and Western
Henrico (Including the City of Richmond) Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 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:
Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: