Tue Jun 18 02:56:11 EDT 2024 Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh- Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster- Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- 255 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, and portions of northeast, southeast and southern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Heat index values will reach into the mid 80s to mid 90s for all but the highest ridges this afternoon. Practice heat safety actions such as proper hydration, watching for signs of heat stress, and taking breaks in the shade or air conditioning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. A prolonged period of hot weather continues through the week, with heat index values reaching mid 80s to mid 90s each day for all but the highest ridges. Practice heat safety actions such as proper hydration, watching for signs of heat stress, and taking breaks in the shade or air conditioning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.