Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 2:34PM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Beaufort, Greene, Lenoir, Martin, Pitt, Tyrrell, and
Washington Counties, and Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and
Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...For the today's Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For tomorrow's Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* 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; Greene; Beaufort; Lenoir; Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov