City of Martinsville 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 Blacksburg VA
What
Heat index values up to 105 possible.
Where
In North Carolina, Caswell, Rockingham, and Stokes Counties. In Virginia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, Henry, and Pittsylvania Counties.
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.
Areas Impacted
- Stokes
- Rockingham
- Caswell
- Henry
- Pittsylvania
- Campbell
- Appomattox
- Buckingham
- Halifax
- Charlotte
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.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Heat Advisory Today, June 12, 2026
Created by the NWS Blacksburg WFO
A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 11 AM EDT through 8PM EDT for those parts of our area generally along and east of Danbury, NC to Lynchburg, VA. line Heat Index values are expected to reach around 105 degrees late this afternoon.
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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