100-degree heat index expected in some West Virginia counties Monday

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — After several days of extreme heat, temperatures in the mid-90s are expected to continue in West Virginia for a few more days.

In north central West Virginia, Harrison, Lewis, Doddridge, Ritchie and Gilmer counties are under a Heat Advisory starting at 2 p.m. on Monday, with heat indexes expected to be around 100, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Those temperature along with high humidity increase the risk of heat illness in those counties.

The advisory will be in place until 8 p.m., but those high heat conditions are expected to continue on Tuesday.

“Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances,” the NWS advisory says.

The StormTracker 12 weather team predicts that the heat will ease up on Wednesday, with milder temperatures continuing for the back half of the week.

In West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, several counties are under an Excessive Heat Warning for Monday, including Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson. Those counties could see heat indexes are high as 108 degrees, according to the NWS .

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