Chantal is moving away from Hampton Roads, but the heat is back.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday for the entire region, including Hampton Roads, the Eastern Shore, Middle Peninsula and northeast North Carolina. Heat index values could reach 105 degrees or higher.
Also beginning Tuesday, forecasters say we could see afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms through the end of the week. These storms likely won’t be too dangerous, but there are some low-end threats of damaging wind and flooding. These types of storms are normal for July, forecasters note.
There is also a moderate threat of rip currents Tuesday across our beaches.
Heat safety
To stay safe in the heat, health experts said, do the following:
- Drink water — don’t just wait until you’re thirsty
- Stay cool — try and stay inside in some air conditioning
- Limit physical activity — if you need to do things outdoors, trying doing them at the coolest times of day like in the early morning or evening
- Dress for the weather — wear loose and lightweight clothing as well as lots of sunscreen, which should be reapplied regularly
- Stay informed — tune into local forecasts and check the weather before activities
- Don’t leave pets or children in cars — temperatures in cars quickly rise to being about 20 degrees warmer than outside; leave windows cracked
- Check on others — especially the elderly; know the signs of heat-related illness and make sure pets are attended to
