2 products issued by NWS for: Lynchburg VA
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 550 AM EDT Sat Jul 20 2019 NCZ005-006-VAZ034-035-044-045-211000- Rockingham-Caswell-Bedford-Amherst-Pittsylvania-Campbell- 550 AM EDT Sat Jul 20 2019 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina, central Virginia and south central Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Heat Advisory. Heat index values of 105 to 109 expected this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Heat Advisory Sunday for heat index values of 105. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Heat Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 437 AM EDT Sat Jul 20 2019 ...Excessive Heat Continues Through The Weekend... .Strong high pressure aloft will remain across the region this weekend bringing some of the hottest air of the season. High temperatures in the mid to upper 90s will combine with high dewpoints, resulting in heat index values from 105 degrees to around 110 degrees during the afternoon hours. NCZ005-006-VAZ034-035-044-045-202000- /O.CON.KRNK.HT.Y.0002.190720T1600Z-190722T0300Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Bedford-Amherst-Pittsylvania-Campbell- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Bedford, Amherst, Danville, and Lynchburg 437 AM EDT Sat Jul 20 2019 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY... * Heat Index Values...Up to 107 due to temperatures in the upper 90s, and dewpoints in the lower 70s. * Timing...This afternoon and evening and then again Sunday afternoon through early Sunday evening. * Impacts...Prolonged exposure or any strenuous activity may lead to heat related illnesses that require immediate medical attention. * Locations...Parts of the Virginia and North Carolina Piedmont and foothills. * Hazards...High heat indices. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Heat Advisory means high humidities are expected to combine with hot temperatures to make it feel like it is 105 degrees or greater. This combination will increase the likelihood of heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...check on relatives and neighbors... and provide shade and fresh water for outdoor animals. Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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. && $$