Heat index between 100 and 105 today
UPDATED: Monday, July 28, 2025, 8:17 a.m.
Heat index values between 100 and 105 are expected each day through Wednesday. Afternoon storms through Thursday could bring localized flooding.
Here’s what’s happening: High pressure will continue to maintain the heat and humidity through Wednesday before a cold front arrives on Thursday, bringing cooler weather to end the week.
In the forecast: There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon through Tuesday night. Otherwise, expect increasing clouds and hot conditions today, with a high of 94°F and a heat index of 102°F. Mostly cloudy tonight with a low of 72. Mostly sunny and hot on Tuesday with a high of 92, and partly cloudy Tuesday night with a low of 72.
Community Calendar
Today
Future Stars Basketball Camp: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (rising first through third grade), 1-3 p.m. (rising fourth through sixth grade), Martinsville Middle School Gym, Cleveland Avenue with Coach Gary Hall. $10. This even will be held July 28-31.
Patrick County Board of Supervisors work session: 5 p.m., Patrick County Administration Building. This will be a closed meeting.
Bingo: 5 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games start. Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department (Every Monday).
Fairy Stone Monday Market: 5-7 p.m., Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Drive, Stuart. Fresh produce, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, soap, and local artisan crafters and food vendors. (Every Monday through the first week in September).
Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors meeting: 5 p.m., Ippy’s Restaurant in Rocky Mount.
Childcare provider interest meeting: 6 p.m., Patrick County School Board Office, 132 North Main Street, Stuart. The Patrick County Economic Development Authority and Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is hosting this meeting for interested individuals to learn about available resources for starting a childcare business.
Tuesday
TOPS meeting: 9 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting at Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights Rd., Martinsville. (Every Tuesday).
Chair aerobics: 9 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Centre with Judi Perrin. This is a 45-minute exercise with strength building and fun. $5 fee. (Every Tuesday).
Bingocize: 10 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Centre. Play Bingo and prevent falls with simple exercises. This class is free. (Every Tuesday).
Cartoons with ice pops: 10 a.m. at Martinsville Library. This is for preschool age children.
Preschool story time: 11:15 a.m. at Collinsville Library. This program is for children ages 2-6. Stories, songs, games, crafts, and learning. (Every Tuesday).
Ice cream party: 12 p.m. at Collinsville Library. Fun and games included.
Afterschool story time: 3:15 p.m. at Collinsville Library. This program is for children in K-2nd grade. Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. (Every Tuesday).
Fellowship meal: 5:15 p.m. doors open, 5:30-6:30 p.m. meal is served. Starling Avenue Baptist Church, 932, Starling Ave., Martinsville. This occurs on the last Tuesday of each month.
Wednesday
Martinsville Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 65 W. Main St., Martinsville. Open Saturdays through Nov. 15 except for Oct. 4., and Wednesdays from July 9 through Sept. 24. The Wednesday market will be from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 20, and Sept. 17. Call 276-632-5688 for more information.
Cartoons with ice pops: 10 a.m. at Martinsville Library. This is for school age children.
Art show: 11 a.m. Bassett Branch Library. This is for preschool and school age children. Entries must be received by July 28.
Community Bible Study: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church, 120 Old Bassett Heights Road, Bassett in the fellowship hall. This is a gathering of Christians of various denominations for Bible study. (Every Wednesday).
Open Studio: 1-3 p.m. at Piedmont Arts in the classroom. Offered to artists of all ages to craft and create together. (Every Wednesday).
Nondenominational Bible Study: 3:30 p.m., Traditional Christian Church, 2630 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville. Attendees are encouraged to bring a Bible. (Every Wednesday).
Community meal: 5-6 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 311 E. Church St., Martinsville. A free meal is served on the last Wednesday of each month in the Undercroft with a sit-down meal. Takeouts will be available at the end of the meal if there are any leftovers. There are limited parking spaces behind the church for people with mobility issues. Enter through the glass doors at the back of the church.
Thursday
Crochet group meet: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Collinsville Library. (Every Thursday).
Farmers Market: 4-6 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre. Fresh produce and local crafts will be available for sale under the pavilion. (Every Thursday).
Friday
Stuart Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Chestnut Street, Stuart. Vendors will have locally grown fruits and vegetables, homemade backed items, locally grown meats, eggs, plants and crafts. Senior Nutrition vouchers will be accepted. Open on Fridays, May through November.
Rook, Music & More: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bassett Ruritan Club, Philpott Dam Road. This is a fun and relaxing time for people to get together to play games, work puzzles, do crafts and play rook. (Every Friday).
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m., 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade with Jimmy Shirley and the Footlights, $8.
Saturday
Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department Golf Tournament: 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. shotgun start, Gordon Trent Golf Club, 2160 Golf Course Road, Stuart. Four-person Captain’s Choice, $65 per person or $260 per team. For more information call 276-732-7036 or 276-340-3972.
Storytime!: 10 a.m., Hylton Library, Spencer-Penn Centre. This monthly program includes special readers, crafts, and other fun activities. This is a free program for all ages. No registration is needed.
School Supply Giveaway and Drive: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., FAHI African American Museum and Cultural Center. Distribution of school supplies, library cards and resources, memberships to FAHI, voter registration, backpacks with supplies for the first 100 children, gift cards, and other giveaways. Curly’s Food Truck will be serving barbecue, fish, and other delicious options.
Bingo Fundraiser: Doors open at 4 p.m., and bingo starts at 6 p.m. at the Historic J.D. Bassett Event Center, 3289 Riverside Dr., Bassett. This is a fundraiser for the expansion of the Bassett Branch Library.
Sunday
The Virginia 250 Symposium: 3 p.m., MHC Heritage Museum, 1 E. Main St., Martinsville. VA250 Executive Director Cheryl Wilson, Jeff Briggs, and Hunter Haskins will speak as part of the Sunday Afternoon Lecture Series.
Karaoke Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 730 E. Church St., Patrick Henry Mall. (Every Sunday).
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