RC area under excessive heat warning – The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

The National Weather Service office in Wakefield, VA has placed its region, which includes the Roanoke-Chowan area, under an excessive heat warning today (Friday) from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Dangerous heat is expected today. Temperatures in the upper 90s combined with high humidity will lead to heat index readings around 110 degrees. Be extremely cautious and take frequent breaks if you must be outdoors!

Today’s official forecast for Roanoke-Chowan area counties shows an expected high of 97, with heat index values ​​as high as 108. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon, mainly before 8pm. Tonight’s low is 76.

On Saturday, expect a high of 96 degrees and a heat index as high as 107. Showers and thunderstorms are likely (60% chance) after 2 p.m. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half inch are possible.

Showers and thunderstorms may continue into Saturday evening, where the tow temperature is expected to be around 73 degrees.

Sunday’s high temperature is expected to be around 88 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 11am. Sunday night’s low is forecast at 71 degrees.

The start of a new week on Monday brings a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 89 degrees.