Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Multiple Virginia Localities
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued by NWS Wakefield VA for several localities in Virginia, effective July 3. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 or greater are expected.
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Wakefield VA. This high-severity warning affects Southampton, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Suffolk, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 or greater are expected in these areas.
The warning is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT on Friday, July 3, 2026. It was issued on July 2 at 2:31 AM EDT, and supersedes a Heat Advisory for some of these areas.
Heat-related illnesses are expected to increase significantly during this period of extreme heat and high humidity. Hot temperatures combined with high humidity may cause heat illnesses.