Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 1:34PM EDT until July 2 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
WHAT: Afternoon heat index values will approach or exceed 100 at
times over all but the higher elevations, and some valley
locations may see heat index values exceed 105.
WHERE: Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and
southwest Virginia.
WHEN: From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Tuesday to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/
Thursday.
IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
+ Read More
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.