Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 3:01AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 12:01am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 or greater expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In North Carolina,
Eastern Currituck County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Area Description:
Maryland Beaches; Eastern Currituck
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: