Richmond, Va. – Scorching July heat is set to grip much of Virginia, Maryland, and northeast North Carolina on Tuesday, with the heat index expected to soar as high as 108°F in cities from Richmond and Norfolk to Virginia Beach.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, a Heat Advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday for nearly all of eastern and central Virginia, southeastern Maryland, and the Albemarle region of North Carolina. Residents in Richmond, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and the Eastern Shore should prepare for extreme heat and high humidity that could cause heat illnesses, especially for those working outdoors or without air conditioning.
Hot weather will affect main highways including I-64, I-95, and Route 13, with cities like Petersburg, Suffolk, Hampton, and Salisbury, MD, all under advisory. Schools and summer camps may adjust outdoor activities, while local emergency management teams urge residents to hydrate frequently, avoid prolonged sun exposure, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
To stay safe, drink plenty of fluids, seek out air conditioning, and never leave children or pets in vehicles. Officials recommend limiting strenuous activity during peak heat and watching for symptoms of heat exhaustion.
This is the region’s most intense heat so far this summer, rivaling last July’s stretch of triple-digit heat. The advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday, but additional warnings could follow if high temperatures persist through the week.
