...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester and Wicomico Counties. In North
Carolina, Bertie and Hertford Counties. In Virginia, Cumberland,
Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Prince Edward, and Western Louisa
Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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.

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...OCCASIONAL WIND GUSTS TO NEAR 20 KNOTS...

A few southerly wind gusts to near 20 knots are possible early
this morning in the open waters of the central Chesapeake Bay,
Tangier Sound, and surrounding inland waters. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should
exercise extra caution if navigating the waters during this time.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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