Brielle Phillippe

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- With America's 250th birthday this weekend, flights could be delayed for different reasons than past July 4ths. On Saturday, Washington, D.C.'s Freedom 250 festivities include a military flyover demonstration that begins around 1:15 p.m., causing several flights in the area to be delayed.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Extreme heat is expected to begin on Wednesday and Jones Heating and Air advises people prepare now. "Set it, forget it, and let it do its work. For the days when it is this hot and you're at your peak, the least load you can put on the system is best, just to help it get through that time frame," said Ryan Woodrum, the HVAC service manager at Jones. Small things can add up when temperatures are this high. "Maintenance and proper cleanings are paramount.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Temperatures are expected to be dangerously high this week, and this not only puts humans at risk, but also animals. "People probably won't see a lot of wildlife during this time, you know, only because they're not going to be quite as active, you know, when it's that hot out, they're not going to want to be that active. They'll be more active at dawn or dusk when it's a little bit cooler," said Connor Gillespie with the Wildlife Center of Virginia.