Special Weather Statement

Date: July 22, 2017
Time: Noon - 6pm
Location: 12111 West Broad Street

Due to extreme heat in Richmond, VA today, we have limited access to our West Broad Greenhouse and Nursery to the public from 12pm to 6pm.  If you need assistance please see the receptionist or cashiers and they will direct to a team member.  The Florist, Garden Gift & Supply areas are still open.  Please stay hydrated and keep an eye on pets!

Special Weather Statement from the NWS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1002 AM EDT Fri Jul 21 2017


MDZ021>024-NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ048-061-062-064-067>069-075>090-
092-093-095>100-509>525-212200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170722T0000Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Northampton-
Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-
Perquimans-Fluvanna-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-
Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-
Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-
Virginia Beach-Accomack-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-
Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-
Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Salisbury, Crisfield,
Princess Anne, Snow Hill, Margarettsville, Ahoskie,
Elizabeth City, Edenton, Goochland, Crewe, Lawrenceville,
Petersburg, Hopewell, Emporia, Wakefield, Barham,
Gwaltney Corner, Bacons Castle, Chippokes State Park,
Hog Island Game Reserve, Poolesville, Booth Fork, Williamsburg,
Franklin, Chincoteague, Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore,
Cape Charles, Cheapside, Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke,
Kiptopeke State Park, Plantation, Louisa, Mineral, Ashland,
Mechanicsville, Bon Air, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Chester,
Colonial Heights, Richmond, Sandston, Aylett, King William,
West Point, King And Queen Court House, Tappahannock,
and Dunnsville
1002 AM EDT Fri Jul 21 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* AREAS AFFECTED: CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH
  CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE.

* MAXIMUM FORECAST HEAT INDEX VALUES: 105 to 109 degrees.

* TIMING: Peak heat indices are expected during the afternoon
  hours, but some locations near the coast may see values peak
  by late morning before the seabreeze develops in the afternoon.

* IMPACTS: PROLONGED EXPOSURE OR ANY STRENUOUS ACTIVITY MAY LEAD
  TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
  ATTENTION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned
room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

&&

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