{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.67784a9db30d00378503dbabcf7f660445716b36.003.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:18PM CDT until July 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.67784a9db30d00378503dbabcf7f660445716b36.003.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Wichita KS"},"word_count":134,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:18PM CDT until July 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Saline; Rice; McPherson; Marion; Chase\n**Issued by:** NWS Wichita KS\n**Sent:** 2026-07-20T12:18:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-20T12:18:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-20T20:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 expected.\n\n* WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice,\nRussell, Saline, and Chase Counties.\n\n* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT 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."}