Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 1:13AM EDT until August 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 10:13pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret, Inland Onslow,
Jones, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Southern Craven, and West Carteret
Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
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.
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:
Duplin; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov