NWS issues Excessive Heat Warning Friday for Accomack County

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Friday.

High temperatures for Friday are forecast to top out around 93, with a heat index as high as 110 possible for inland Accomack County. Northampton County and the areas along the bayside and seaside are not expected to be quite as high.

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

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.

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.

Forecasters are predicting a slight break in the heat as we head into Saturday and Sunday.