Værmelding for Albermarle Academy

Excessive Heat Warning issued August 2 at 10:26AM EDT until August 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112.* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, eastcentral, eastern, north central, south central, and southeastVirginia.* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly duringextreme heat and high humidity events.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carinteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

National Weather Service