* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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 plenty of breaks if working outside this afternoon.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. close