North Carolina, South Carolina Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 08/15/2026 01:36

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued August 15 at 4:36AM EDT until August 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 1:36am
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. Locally higher heat indices are possible for a brief period. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * 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. 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: 
Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick; Marlboro; Darlington; Dillon; Florence; Marion; Williamsburg; Coastal Horry; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov