Alert: Heat Advisory issued August 28 at 1:11PM EDT expiring August 28 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Event: Heat Advisory
Sender Name: NWS Wakefield VA
Issued: 2018-08-28T13:11:00-04:00
Expires: 2018-08-28T19:00:00-04:00
Description: The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Heat
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* AREAS AFFECTED: Maryland eastern shore including Accomack County
Virginia as well as the Virginia northern Neck.

* HAZARDS: Heat index values around 105 for the next several
hours.

* IMPACTS: PROLONG EXPOSURE OR ANY STRENUOUS ACTIVITY MAY LEAD
TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Instruction: A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. 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…if you work or spend time outside.
When possible…reschedule strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

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.

Link to more Info: http://www.weather.gov
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Categories: Met,
Area Description: Maryland Beaches; Western Essex; Richmond; Lancaster; Dorchester; Accomack; Inland Worcester; Eastern Essex; Middlesex; Westmoreland; Northumberland; Wicomico; Somerset

Message Identifier: NWS-IDP-PROD-3077460-2729805
CAP MessageType: Alert