07/02/2026
🚨🪧 LUNENBURG HEAT ADVISORY - EXCESSIVE HEAT - ON-CALL COOLING CENTERS
According to the National Weather Service, Virginia is expecting a prolonged and widespread heatwave from Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, July 5 — with the hottest conditions expected Friday through Saturday. Heat index values are expected to climb between 105 and 110 across our area. 🥵
🫠 On hot days, Virginians can prevent illness by staying cool indoors.
Virginians should follow VDH recommendations to stay safe amid high heat and humidity:
💧💧Drink water: Stay hydrated by drinking water and avoiding alcohol and drinks that contain caffeine or large amounts of sugar, which dehydrate the body.
👚Dress for the heat: Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Always apply sunscreen to exposed skin.
🏃🏽Limit physical activity: Avoid excessive physical exertion, especially in the middle of the day.
🍼🐾Do not keep children or pets in cars: Temperatures inside a car can reach more 150 degrees quickly, resulting in heat stroke and death.
🏡Check on your neighbors: Although anyone can suffer heat-related illness, people aged 65 or older are particularly susceptible to heat-related illnesses and complications that can result during periods of high temperatures and humidity.
🆒Cooling Center(s) Available by Request During Extreme Heat:
To help protect residents during periods of extreme heat, Lunenburg County is offering an on-call cooling center for individuals who need relief from high temperatures.
The cooling center can be available on request Friday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 5th from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Residents requiring access to the cooling center should contact Lunenburg County Dispatch Center at 434-696-4452 to request support. Staff will coordinate access with the Emergency Management Coordinator and provide location information as needed.
🆘This emergency sheltering service is intended for residents who may not have adequate cooling in their homes and are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness, including older adults, individuals with medical conditions, young children, and those without reliable air conditioning.
For additional information or to request access to the cooling center, please contact Lunenburg County Dispatch Center at 434-696-4452.
Lunenburg County Emergency Management remains committed to the health and safety of our community.
🇺🇸 Be safe, and we hope you have a wonderful 250th Independence Day!
