NORFOLK, Va. — Hot and humid air grips much of the eastern United States. The heat wave which started Sunday will continue for Hampton Roads through Wednesday. Highs this time of year typically reach 90°. Afternoon highs at Norfolk International Airport will climb into the upper 90s. Factor in the humidity and many areas will feel like temperatures range from 105-112°!
A Heat Advisory is over northern and inland parts of the Hampton Roads region. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Southside Hampton Roads and eastern North Carolina. The areas under the Excessive Heat Warnings could see three or more hours with feels-like temperatures at or above 110°.
But how close are we to dealing with record-setting heat?
Check out the numbers for Norfolk: highs Monday and Tuesday will be near 99°. The records are 101° for July 15, and 102° for July 16. The record high for Wednesday could fall but is in less jeopardy. Highs should be 97°, but afternoon showers and storms may cool the highs if they fire up earlier in the afternoon.
Another significant problem for people struggling to deal with the heat is that the morning low temperatures aren't cooling much. The record-high morning low temperatures will likely continue to stand, but it could be close.
The warmest morning low for Tuesday is 80°. That record has been around since 1995. Wednesday morning's record warmth for the morning low is also 80° (set in 2021). And the Wednesday warmest low on record was set in 2020 at 79°.
As of Monday, our forecast morning temperatures over the next few days will be in the mid to upper 70s. Stay tuned for updates.
Most importantly, find ways to take breaks from the heat. And stay connected to 13News Now for forecast updates.