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Weather in Wheeling, West Virginia

12:26 AM

Now

81° F

Feels Like 86°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 4 mph

Humidity 74 %

Today

Day 95°

Night 73°

Precipitation 55 %

Wind 7 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Wheeling Weather Forecast Updated

Air Quality in Wheeling

NOW

49 AQI

Good air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5 11.73 µg/m³

PM₁₀ 12.81 µg/m³

O₃ 0.018 ppm

NO₂ 2.2 ppb

SO₂ 0.4 ppb

CO 0.10 ppm

NH₃ 0.34 µg/m³

NO 0 µg/m³

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

NH₃ – Ammonia

NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)

PM_2.5 – 11.73 µg/m³

PM₁₀ – 12.81 µg/m³

O₃ – 34.74 µg/m³

NO₂ – 4.14 µg/m³

SO₂ – 1.11 µg/m³

CO – 112.49 µg/m³

NH₃ – 0.34 µg/m³

NO – 0 µg/m³

View Hourly Air Quality Forecast

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Wheeling

Severe Expected Likely

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 5:32PM EDT until July 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Jul 2, 5:32 PM → Jul 3, 10:00 PM

WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110
expected, with limited relief overnight.

WHERE: Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and
western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of
West Virginia.

WHEN: Until 10 PM EDT Friday.

IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

Updated: Jul 2, 6:56 PM Source: NWS Alert

Moderate Expected Likely

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 1:30AM EDT until July 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Jun 30, 11:00 AM → Jul 3, 10:00 PM

WHAT: Heat index values up to 105 expected with limited relief
during the overnight hours.

WHERE: Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania
and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia.

WHEN: From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT Friday.

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