North Carolina Weather & Safety Alerts
5 active alerts
Data source: National Weather Service (NWS)
Extreme Heat
Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires August 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick; Dillon; Marion; Coastal Horry; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 2:29AM EDT until August 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
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.
What to do: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Source: NWS Wilmington NC
Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires August 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 1:46AM EDT until August 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
WHERE...Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, 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.
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires August 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Pitt; Greene; Beaufort
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 1:46AM EDT until August 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
WHERE...Beaufort, Greene, and Pitt Counties.
WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires August 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Orange; Durham; Franklin; Nash; Edgecombe; Chatham; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Moore; Lee; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 12:39AM EDT until August 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
WHERE...Much of the Sandhills, eastern Piedmont, and Coastal Plain of central North Carolina.
WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to do: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Source: NWS Raleigh NC
Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires August 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Harnett; Wayne; Cumberland; Sampson
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 12:39AM EDT until August 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
WHERE...Cumberland, Harnett, Sampson, and Wayne Counties.
WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Raleigh NC
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