Hanover County, VA
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 06/12 11:00 AM EDT – Friday 06/12 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
What
Heat index values up to 105 expected.
Where
Portions of central, north central, and south central Virginia.
When
From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Fluvanna
- Prince Edward
- Cumberland
- Goochland
- Caroline
- Mecklenburg
- Lunenburg
- Nottoway
- Amelia
- Powhatan
- Western Louisa
- Eastern Louisa
- Western Hanover
- Western Chesterfield
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
In effect from Friday 06/12 11:00 AM EDT – Friday 06/12 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
What
Heat index values in excess of 105 expected.
Where
Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, east central, eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia.
When
From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Northampton
- Hertford
- Gates
- Pasquotank
- Camden
- Western Currituck
- Bertie
- Chowan
- Perquimans
- Eastern Currituck
- Westmoreland
- Richmond
- Northumberland
- Lancaster
- Brunswick
- Dinwiddie
- Prince George
- Charles City
- New Kent
- Gloucester
- Middlesex
- Mathews
- Greensville
- Sussex
- Surry
- James City
- Southampton
- Chesapeake
- Virginia Beach
- Eastern Hanover
- Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)
- Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)
- Eastern Henrico
- Western King William
- Eastern King William
- Western King and Queen
- Eastern King and Queen
- Western Essex
- Eastern Essex
- York
- Newport News
- Hampton/Poquoson
- Isle of Wight
- Suffolk
- Norfolk
- Portsmouth
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Heat Advisory Today
Created by the NWS Wakefield WFO
A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT. This advisory covers nearly the entire forecast area, with the exception of the Virginia and Maryland Eastern Shore. With heat indices expected to reach or exceed 105°F, the risk for heat-related illnesses will be significantly elevated throughout the day. To ensure safety during these extreme conditions, residents are urged to take proper precautions. Drink plenty of water to stay well-hydrated, minimize your time in direct sun exposure, and remain in air-conditioned spaces whenever possible. If you must spend time outdoors, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing to help stay cool. For continuous updates and detailed local forecasts, please visit weather.gov/AKQ.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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