North Carolina Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 08/18/2026 11:24

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 2:24PM EDT until August 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 18, 2026 - 11:24am
Expires: 
August 18, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret, Inland Onslow, Pamlico, Southern Craven, and West Carteret Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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.
Area Description: 
Duplin; Pamlico; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov