Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 1:46AM EDT until August 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 10:46pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Beaufort, Greene, and Pitt 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.
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:
Pitt; Greene; Beaufort
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov