Heat Advisory for Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge +10 more
What: For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values from 105 to near 110. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of central, south central, and west...
Official alert brief
WHAT
For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values from 105 to near 110.
WHERE
Portions of central, south central, 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 Thursday.
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.