Key Takeaways
- Hazardous heat is expected across much of Virginia today and tomorrow, with the heat index above 103 degrees in much of the state. The National Weather Service rates these as dangerous conditions. All of Virginia will experience heat indexes in the ‘extreme caution’ range.
- Areas of the Southwest U.S. are reporting an increase in severe burns due to extreme heat, including burns from paved surfaces and metal surfaces in car interiors.
- The total number of Canadian wildfires jumped this week, including an increase in the number and intensity of wildfires in Quebec. Wildfire smoke is not expected to impact Virginia’s air quality significantly over the next few days.
- Supply chain concerns eased, as tornado damage to a Pfizer facility was less than feared, and UPS and the Teamsters union agreed on a contract.
- The CDC is preparing for a seasonal respiratory disease season that now includes COVID-19, and a new vaccine for RSV.
VDH OEP Weekly Situation Update.
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