By: Anna Taylor | Posted: July 3, 2018 | Source: WVAH

The National Weather Service in Charleston issues a heat advisory that is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday for much of the viewing area. (MGN Online)

Excessive heat has prompted a heat advisory for Tuesday and a heat warning for Wednesday.

The National Weather Service in Charleston issued a heat advisory from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday for much of the viewing area and an excessive heat warning for areas from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

According to the weather service, an excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. A combination of high temperatures and high humidity will create a risk for heat illnesses.

West Virginia counties affected by the heat advisory Tuesday include…

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