06/29/2026
🌞 Heat Safety Alert from Nutter Fort Fire & EMS 🚑
North Central West Virginia, including the Clarksburg/Nutter Fort area, is expected to experience high temperatures in the upper 80s to mid-90s with humidity levels ranging from 65% to 80% this week. These conditions can make it feel even hotter and create dangerous situations that can quickly lead to heat-related illness.
High humidity reduces the body’s ability to cool itself through sweating, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, even during moderate activity or shorter periods outdoors.
Please remember to:
💧 Drink plenty of water—even if you don’t feel thirsty.
🧢 Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
🌳 Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
⏰ Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day (10 AM–4 PM).
👶👴 Check on children, older adults, and neighbors who may be more vulnerable.
🐾 Don’t forget your pets—ensure they have fresh water and shade, and never leave anyone in a parked vehicle.
Know the warning signs:
⚠️ Heat Exhaustion: Heavy sweating, dizziness, weakness, nausea, and cool, clammy skin.
🚨 Heat Stroke: High body temperature, confusion, hot dry skin (or heavy sweating), loss of consciousness, or seizures. Call 911 immediately—heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe. Together, we can prevent heat-related emergencies.
– Nutter Fort Fire & EMS