Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 5 at 2:52AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 11:52pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Southern Piedmont, Sandhills, and southern and central
Coastal Plain.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain-cooled air from showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon will provide localized relief from the heat.
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:
Johnston; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett; Wayne; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland; Sampson
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov