# HEADLINE
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HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Heat index values up to 103.
WHERE
Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia.
WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
ISSUED AT
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 4:25 AM EDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Charleston WV
HEADER
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Webster, Barbour, Buchanan, Dickenson, McDowell, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Randolph, Taylor, Upshur, Wyoming
Including the cities of Davenport, Clintwood, Buckhannon, Breaks Interstate Park, Elkins, War, Grafton, Bradley, Belington, Montgomery, Summersville, Fayetteville, Mullens, Oak Hill, Grundy, Craigsville, Cowen, Oceana, Philippi, Holly River State Park, Pineville, Welch, Birch River, Hurley, Sophia, Webster Springs, Gary, Vansant, and Prosperity