Heat Wave Hits Hampton Roads Hard | Virginia Beach News

Hampton Roads took a brutal hit from the recent heat wave, especially around the Fourth of July, with Virginia’s health department reporting record-breaking hospital visits for heat-related illnesses. Over 110-degree heat indexes fueled a surge: 63 people hospitalized on Saturday alone, 59 the day before. From May 1 to July 5, 563 heat-related ER visits were logged in eastern Virginia — a massive spike compared to historical averages. Virginia Beach led the region with 132 cases. Alarmingly, the most affected were adults in their 30s and 40s, each group accounting for 16% of hospitalizations. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and check on your neighbors — extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s deadly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34e059e79851bc8f