FROM: NWS Blacksburg VA
AREA: Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Halifax; Charlotte
SENT: 2026-07-02T19:53:00-04:00
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 7:53PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110
expected.
* WHERE…Appomattox, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania
Counties.
* WHEN…From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
Alert Expiration: 2026-07-03T06:00:00-04:00
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