Heat Advisory for Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah Starts 11 AM Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Virginia and West Virginia, including Augusta, Rockingham, and Shenandoah counties, effective from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT on Wednesday, September 2.
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Heat Advisory Issued for Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Other Virginia, West Virginia Counties
The National Weather Service Baltimore MD issued a Heat Advisory on September 2, 2026, effective from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT. The advisory covers Page, Shenandoah, Augusta, Eastern Highland, and Rockingham Counties in Virginia, and Eastern Grant, Eastern Pendleton, and Hardy Counties in West Virginia. Heat index values up to 103 are expected, and hot temperatures with high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
The advisory urges residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. The advisory begins at 11 AM EDT and remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.
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