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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 4:44 PM Jul. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth
River.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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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Heat Advisory
Issued: 1:28 PM Jul. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 109 are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina,
and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central,
and southeast Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 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.

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.

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