Heat advisory issued for Hampton Roads; heat index expected to reach 109 degrees

Another heat advisory was issued Monday morning for Hampton Roads as the National Weather Service expects the heat index to reach as high as 109 degrees in some areas.

The heat advisory includes southeast Virginia, from South Hampton Roads up to Williamsburg and west to Emporia, and northeastern North Carolina down to Windsor. The heat indices for these areas will be between 105 and 109 degrees, which can cause serious health concerns.

While it will feel much hotter, the actual temperatures for this area will range from 91 to 97 degrees.

The heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Monday. To stay safe, residents in these areas should drink plenty of water, limit time doing strenuous activity outdoors, check up on neighbors and relatives to make sure they’re doing the same, and never leave children or pets locked in a car for any period of time.

There is also a slight risk of severe storms Monday afternoon and evening, according to the weather service. The main threats are damaging winds and frequent lightning.

Gavin Stone, 757-712-4806, gavin.stone@virginiamedia.com