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Excessive Heat Watch — Albemarle, VA, Greene, VA, Madison, VA, Rappahannock, VA, Orange, VA, Culpeper, VA, Fairfax, VA, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, VA, Stafford, VA, Spotsylvania, VA, King George, VA, Northern Fauquier, VA, Southern Fauquier, VA, Western Loudoun, VA, Eastern Loudoun, VA, Northwest Prince William, VA, Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park, VA, Nelson, VA, Hampshire, WV, Morgan, WV, Berkeley, WV, Jefferson, WV, Hardy, WV, Eastern Grant, WV, Eastern Mineral, WV, Augusta, VA, Rockingham, VA, Western Mineral, WV, Eastern Pendleton, WV
Issued
9:00 AM CDT · Sat, Jul 4 2026
Expires
7:00 PM CDT · Sat, Jul 4 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KLWX

Affected Areas

Albemarle, VA Greene, VA Madison, VA Rappahannock, VA Orange, VA Culpeper, VA Fairfax, VA Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, VA Stafford, VA Spotsylvania, VA King George, VA Northern Fauquier, VA Southern Fauquier, VA Western Loudoun, VA Eastern Loudoun, VA Northwest Prince William, VA Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park, VA Nelson, VA Hampshire, WV Morgan, WV Berkeley, WV Jefferson, WV Hardy, WV Eastern Grant, WV Eastern Mineral, WV Augusta, VA Rockingham, VA Western Mineral, WV Eastern Pendleton, WV

Official Bulletin

803
WWUS71 KLWX 021732
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
132 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026

DCZ001-MDZ004>006-008-011-013-014-016>018-503>508-VAZ037>040-050-051-053>057-501-502-505-506-526-527-030300-
/O.UPG.KLWX.XH.A.0002.260704T1400Z-260705T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.XH.W.0004.260704T1400Z-260705T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260703T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.XH.W.0003.260703T1400Z-260704T0000Z/
District of Columbia-Frederick-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-
Calvert-Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-
Culpeper-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-
Spotsylvania-King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-
Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest Prince William-Central
and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-132 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions each afternoon with heat index
  values between 110 to 113 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast,
  northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and
  northwest Virginia.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM
  EDT Friday. For the third Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM
  EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

VAZ036-030300-
/O.NEW.KLWX.XH.W.0004.260704T1400Z-260705T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260703T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.XH.W.0003.260703T1400Z-260704T0000Z/
Nelson-132 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around
  110 expected each afternoon.

* WHERE...Nelson County.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM
  EDT Friday. For the third Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM
  EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MDZ003-VAZ027>031-WVZ050>053-055-030300-
/O.NEW.KLWX.HT.Y.0007.260704T1400Z-260705T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260703T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.XH.W.0003.260703T1400Z-260704T0000Z/
Washington-Shenandoah-Frederick-Page-Warren-Clarke-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-132 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 109. For the second
  Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
  values up to 107 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index
  values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Maryland, northwest Virginia,
  and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM
  EDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
  humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

MDZ502-WVZ502-504-030300-
/O.CON.KLWX.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260703T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.XH.W.0003.260703T1400Z-260704T0000Z/
Central and Eastern Allegany-Eastern Grant-Eastern Mineral-132 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 108. For the second
  Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
  values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In West
  Virginia, Eastern Grant and Eastern Mineral Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM
  EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

VAZ025-026-030300-
/O.NEW.KLWX.HT.Y.0007.260704T1400Z-260705T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260703T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.HT.Y.0006.260703T1400Z-260704T0000Z/
Augusta-Rockingham-132 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values between 100 to 105 expected each
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Augusta and Rockingham Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
  For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For
  the third Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

MDZ501-VAZ504-WVZ503-506-030300-
/O.CON.KLWX.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260703T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.HT.Y.0006.260703T1400Z-260704T0000Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Eastern Highland-Western Mineral-Eastern
Pendleton-132 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values between 100 to 103 expected each
  afternoon.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia,
  Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton and
  Western Mineral Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
  For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

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