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Heat Advisory In Effect
Dangerous Heat and Humidity This Week
Daily Weather Summary
A heat advisory will go into effect this afternoon starting at 1 PM until 8 PM Wednesday evening. Heat index values up to are 103 expected. The high temperatures paired with oppressive humidity may cause heat-related illness. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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The risk for dangerous heat continues through much of this week, with heat index values rising into the 100s today, Wednesday, and Thursday. Daily chances of showers and storms also remain possible during the afternoon and evenings this week.
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Daily climate information from each of the six climate sites in the NWS Charleston forecast area - Beckley, WV (KBKW); Charleston, WV (KCRW); Clarksburg, WV (KCKB); Elkins, WV (KEKN); Huntington, WV (KHTS); and Parkersburg, WV (KPKB).
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