Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:20AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 11:20pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 108 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, east
central, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows in the mid 70s will not provide
much relief from hot daytime temperatures.
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