Weather Alerts For Helen, WV

# HEADLINE -------------------- HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT FRIDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Heat index values up to 104. WHERE Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia. WHEN Until 10 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. ADDITIONAL DETAILS An extended period of hot and humid conditions are expected, peaking on Thursday. ISSUED AT Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 12:31 PM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Charleston WV HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Webster, Barbour, Buchanan, Dickenson, McDowell, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Randolph, Taylor, Upshur, Wyoming Including the cities of Mullens, Pineville, Belington, Breaks Interstate Park, Grafton, Fayetteville, Buckhannon, Davenport, Gary, Sophia, Craigsville, Webster Springs, Welch, Clintwood, Birch River, War, Philippi, Hurley, Montgomery, Oceana, Holly River State Park, Vansant, Oak Hill, Elkins, Cowen, Grundy, Bradley, Prosperity, and Summersville