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 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026