Wallops Launch To Be Visible Tonight

Tonight a launch from Wallops will be visible from the area.

NASA is launching an Antares supply rocket from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport’s Pad 0A on Wallops Island in Virginia.

The rocket is scheduled to launch at 8:31 p.m. and may be visible to residents throughout the region and possibly the east coast of the United States. This is Northrop Grumman’s 19th commercial resupply services mission for NASA, delivering science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station.

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Weekend Forecast July 29 and 30, 2023

Stay cool! Heat Advisroy in effect until 8pm tonight.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

ALERT: Excessive Heat Warning In Effect Friday 6am to 10pm.

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY.
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM
EDT FRIDAY...
.HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to
  104. For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 109 expected. For the
  second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Mercer,
  Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern Burlington. In
  Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia, Eastern Montgomery and
  Lower Bucks.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For
  the Excessive Heat Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM EDT Friday. For
  the second Heat Advisory, from 10 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
  the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.