The heat is not just oppressive – it is potentially dangerous Web Staff July 19, 2019 1 minute read Temperatures are supposed to reach the upper 90’s this weekend — and heat index values may top 100. The extreme heat presents potential dangers to all, especially the young, elderly, and those who are not prepared. WFIR’s Madison Everett has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Grandin Theatre has “gone green”Next: “Pawpalooza Parade” to raise money for Angels of Assisi Related Stories Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0 A new playground at the Williamson Road Library – Plaza de Esperanza – cuts a ribbon Gene Marrano March 27, 2026 0 State Republican lawmakers call for temporary suspension of Commonwealth’s gas tax Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0