Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 1:59AM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 10:59pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Across the OBX, and areas north and west of Craven and
Pamlico Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 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.
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:
Martin; Pitt; Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Greene; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Lenoir; Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov