{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.04f88b55b132806bfee379b58c47ba6acc6d2bf9.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 9:28AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.04f88b55b132806bfee379b58c47ba6acc6d2bf9.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Wakefield VA"},"word_count":136,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 9:28AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Accomack; Northampton\n**Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-18T09:28:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-18T09:28:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-18T20:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 109 are expected.\n\n* WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester, Somerset, and Wicomico\nCounties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties.\n\n* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat\nillnesses.\n\n## Instructions\nDrink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of\nthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.\n\nTake extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose\nfitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning\nor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and\nheat stroke."}