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Extreme Heat Warning Covers Duplin, Pamlico and Southern Craven Counties Until 8 PM Tuesday

Heat index values between 110 and 115 are expected across nine zones in eastern North Carolina, including Carteret and Onslow counties, on August 18, 2026.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 17, 2026, 2:53 p.m. ET
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An is in effect on August 18, 2026, for parts of eastern North Carolina, according to the National Weather Service product issued by . The begins at 11:00 AM EDT and expires at 8:00 PM EDT on August 18, 2026. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 110 and 115 are expected. The product covers zones: Cities listed in the record include Warsaw, Havelock, Kenansville, Beaufort, Sea Level, Wallace, Half Moon, New Bern, Vandemere, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville, Fairfield Harbor, Harkers Island, Arapahoe, Newport, Emerald Isle, North Topsail Beach, Cedar Island, Oriental, Sneads Ferry, Stella, Bayboro, Swansboro, Faison, and Beulaville. On timing, the record states: "" The product notes that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Precautionary advice from includes drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors. The record also advises wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, taking extra precautions when outside, and taking action at the first symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. It warns against leaving young children and pets in unattended vehicles, stating that car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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