Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 8:26PM EDT until August 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 5:26pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Jones and Northern Craven Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* 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:
Jones; Northern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov