{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.be601a6b9df3ebf7b9a62d6962020afaf5d597f2.001.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:16PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City 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.be601a6b9df3ebf7b9a62d6962020afaf5d597f2.001.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Dodge City KS"},"word_count":203,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:16PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Pratt; Comanche; Barber\n**Issued by:** NWS Dodge City KS\n**Sent:** 2026-07-20T12:16:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-20T12:16:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-21T03:45:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106\nexpected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106\nexpected.\n\n* WHERE...Barber, Comanche, and Pratt Counties.\n\n* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.\nFor the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.\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.\n\nTo reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and\nHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in\nshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat\nshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an\nemergency! Call 9 1 1."}