Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 1:52PM EDT until July 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values of 110 or greater. For the Heat Advisory,
heat index values around 105 expected.
* WHERE...Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Northampton,
Pasquotank, Perquimans, and Western Currituck Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
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