Severe Storms Possible Tuesday

Thunderstorms are expected across portions of the area late tonight into Tuesday, and then Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening. Visit this link for details on what is expected. Read More >

The Heat Program of the WFO in Blacksburg, VA is designed to provide the tools and resources needed for the public, emergency managers, governments, and other partners to make decisions regarding Heat Safety. This page is divided by the three states we cover and will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Day 1 HeatRisk Forecast

Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke: Do You Know the Difference?

Heat.gov - Federal Government Agencies Collaboration Portal on All Things Heat

NWS HeatRisk Map - An experimental product created by the NWS and Center for Disease Control to forecast the risk for heat related illnesses for a 24 hour period.

Heat Safety Checklist from the Red Cross

West Virginia

Under Construction

If Cooling Centers were to be opened, they would be listed on this webpage.

Virginia

Map of Cooling Centers in Virginia

VA HeatRisk Map - Similar to the NWS HeatRiskMap but it is county based.

North Carolina

NC State Climate Office - Extreme Heat Dashboard

Southeast Heat Monitor - Like HeatRisk but based on WBGT and you can see how many standard deviations the values are from normal temperatures (Only goes out for 3 days)

ECONet Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures Forecast - A map of wet bulb globe temperatures which assess the heat risk to outdoor activities and athletes.

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