Heat Advisory for Dickenson; Buchanan; Taylor +9 more
What: Heat index values up to 104. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia. When: Until 10 PM EDT Friday.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Heat index values up to 104.
WHERE
Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia.
WHEN
Until 10 PM EDT Friday.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
An extended period of hot and humid conditions are expected, peaking on Thursday.
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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.