Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory for Surry; Stokes; Rockingham +16 more

What: For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of north central and...

NC, VASurry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Wilkes; Yadkin; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Halifax; Charlotte

Official alert brief

WHAT

For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected.

WHERE

Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.

WHEN

For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

IMPACTS

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Instructions

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.