Roanoke, VA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values 102 to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
central, south central, and west central Virginia...generally from
the Roanoke Valley eastward into the piedmont.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered thundershowers this afternoon and
evening may provide some relief.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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