ROANOKE, Va. – TUESDAY EVENING UPDATE
The Weather Authority Alert Day issued through Tuesday, July 16 has expired.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE
While it is still blistering hot out there, temperatures do begin to cool off this evening... slowly.
There is a shot at seeing isolated showers and storms for areas primarily north of I-64 tonight. A couple of storms could pack a punch, and there is a possibility that a few tag parts of the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas along I-81.
After today concludes, we are tracking some big time changes. Tomorrow brings the heat, but it won’t be as hot as Monday or Tuesday of this week. Cloud cover and rain chances up for the rest of the week and near normal temperatures return!
TUESDAY MORNING UPDATE
Weather Authority Alert Day continues for Tuesday with highs near 100 and increased humidity producing heat index levels of 100-105 during the afternoon across most areas east of the Blue Ridge.
Please follow precautions to stay safe in this heat! Stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities as much as possible, and stay well hydrated. Heat is stealth in its danger in causing heat exhaustion.
There could also be a few isolated storms late afternoon and Tuesday evening, but Wednesday will bring much higher storm chances, with all of the area under a risk for severe thunderstorms from the Storm Prediction Center. Greatest severe risk with any storms Wednesday will be damaging gusts and the potential for localized flooding.
MONDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE
High temperatures return to the 90s and 100s across Southwest and Central Virginia tomorrow. Please keep cool and limit your time outdoors if possible.
The heat risk is major and extreme once again. The humidity will increase hour by hour on Tuesday, so it will feel hotter at times in comparison to Monday.
High pressure is the culprit... and is bringing in hot and humid air from the south. This stays with us through the first half of Wednesday, then some big changes occur and the heat lets off.
MONDAY MORNING UPDATE
It’s a Weather Authority Alert Day! Your Local Weather Authority is working for you to track when temperatures could reach the triple digits and when rain will arrive to cool us down.
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SUNDAY EVENING UPDATE
Both Monday and Tuesday are going to be exceptionally hot. While temperatures will be in the 90s and 100s, the heat index (feels-like) will be even higher.
Record high temperatures will likely be in jeopardy across the region both Monday and Tuesday. Later this week the pattern begins to change.
Low humidity allows for sweat to evaporate and cool from out body. When the air is muggy, it is much harder for sweat to evaporate. A reminder that the humidity increases slowly but surely over the next two days. If you can, please limit your time outside.
A reminder that the air temperature inside of your car heats up extremely quick in the Summer. After just a couple of minutes the temperature soars into the 100s and only gets hotter with time. Please be cautious of leaving things in your car for the next couple of days.
A Weather Authority Alert Day is in effect for both Monday and Tuesday of this week for dangerous and extreme heat.
Peak heat index values on Monday will be anywhere from 90-105° with a couple of spots possibly feeling even hotter.
There is a major heat risk in effect for Monday. Those who work long hours outside need to be cautious along with those who have health concerns.
Tuesday will be similar in the fact that temperatures will reach the mid-upper 90s and perhaps triple digits for some. The heat index, or feels-like will be well into the 100s for counties east of the Blue Ridge.
The heat risk is extreme for isolated areas across the region on Tuesday. The threat remains for those who work long hours outside and for those with health concerns.
Humidity is on the rise over the next couple of days. This will only add insult to injury and emphasis on the already blistering hot temperatures.
Remember that heat is the number one leading cause of weather related deaths. It can sneak up on anyone, and can severely impact those at high risk. Be sure you remember these important things when experiencing extreme heat-
- Stay hydrated
- Keep pets safe and off the pavement
- Check up on loved ones
- Never leave any person or pet in a hot car
- Take frequent breaks in the shade if outside
- Familiarize yourself with the symptoms of heat related illness