Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 4:08PM EDT until September 3 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102.
For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Albemarle, Greene, Nelson, Orange, Spotsylvania, Culpeper,
Madison, and Rappahannock Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 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.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Area Description:
Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Spotsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov