Weather

Wake up to 75 degrees at 6 a.m. on Friday with a heat index of 82. By 9 a.m. the temperature will be 81 with a heat index of 94 and 78% humidity.

By noon the temperature will rise to 91 with a heat index of 104 and it only gets worse. By 2 p.m. the temperature will be 93 with a heat index of 105.

The high will be at 4 p.m. with a temperature of 95 degrees with a heat index of 106, with 49% humidity.

At 6 the temperature will fall slightly to 93 but the heat index will still be 102. By 8 p.m. the sky will be hazy and 88 degrees with a heat index of 96.

By 10 p.m. temperatures will drop to 84, heat index of 93 and by midnight 82 and a heat index of 90.

Overnight temperatures in the high 70’s with a 6 a.m. temperature of 77 on Saturday

The National Weather Service Has Issued A Heat Advisory For Our Area:

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* AREAS AFFECTED: Central and eastern Virginia and the lower
  Maryland and Virginia eastern shore.

* HAZARDS: High heat indices.

* MAXIMUM FORECAST HEAT INDEX VALUES: Heat index values between
  105 to 109 degrees Friday afternoon.

* TIMING: 11 AM to 8 PM Friday.

* IMPACTS: Prolonged exposure or any strenuous activity may lead
  to heat related illnesses that require immediate medical
  attention.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. 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...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 light weight 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.

Be sure to stay hydrated and remember to cool down vehicles prior to leaving. Temperatures in cars can reach deadly within a short period of time if left with windows closed. Never leave pets or kids unattended in vehicle.

EVENTS:

Colonial Beach WWI & WWII Commemoration Day

Traffic:

VDOT HOT SPOTS July 14 – July 20

VDOT: Travelers can expect overnight and daytime delays this week on Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) between Route 3 and Route 301 in King George County as crews continue to mill and pave this primary road.

Route 206 will be reduced to a single lane at the following dates, times and locations:

Between Route 3 and Route 644 (Potts Lane)

Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19
• 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and
• 7 p.m. – 5 a.m.

Between Route 644 (Potts Lane) and Route 301

Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19
• 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Crews will direct one-way, alternating traffic through these work zone.