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.
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109.
For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, and
Yadkin Counties. In Virginia, Henry, Botetourt, Franklin, Roanoke,
and Rockbridge Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.