Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:54PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 10:54am
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 108 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and east central, eastern,
and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...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.
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:
Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; Virginia Beach; Accomack; Northampton; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov