Weather Alerts for Hampton Roads PeninsulaIssued by the National Weather Service |
 HEAT ADVISORY |
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| HAMPTON ROADS PENINSULA | ||
Areas Affected: 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 |
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| Effective: Wed, 9/2 9:58pm | Updated: Thu, 9/3 1:22am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Thu, 9/3 6:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows in the mid 70s will not provide much relief from hot daytime temperatures. Information: 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. |
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