Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 1:38PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 10:38am
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 107 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, east
central, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* 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:
Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans; Caroline; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; James City; Southampton; Chesapeake; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Isle of Wight; Suffolk
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov