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Heat Index Expected Near 105

Heat Index Expected Near 105

By Susan Larson
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Fredericksburg region from noon to 7 p.m. July 2.  Heat index values are expected to reach about 105 degrees, with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s.
The combination of high temperatures and high humidity create a situation in which heat related illnesses are possible.   The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends these precautions:

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NWS Issues Flood Warning for Fredericksburg Region

NWS Issues Flood Warning for Fredericksburg Region

By Susan Larson
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood warning for the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Spotsylvania, Stafford, Orange, Prince William and Eastern Culpeper.
By 2 p.m. April 30, about two inches of rain had fallen across the area since the morning, and numerous creeks, steams and rivers were overflowing their banks, the NWS said.

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