National Weather Service Extends Heat Advisory for Bertie, Chowan, and Perquimans Counties
A Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service Wakefield VA now runs longer than first issued, expiring at 8 PM EDT on August 18, 2026.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 18, 2026, 3:26 a.m. ET
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Aug 18, 2026, 4:27 a.m. ET
Heat Advisory for Bertie, Chowan and Perquimans Counties Takes Effect at 11 AM Tuesday
A Heat Advisory for Bertie, Chowan and Perquimans Counties is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and to expire at 8:00 PM EDT the same evening, according to the official advisory record issued by the National Weather Service Wakefield VA. The advisory is not yet in force at the time of writing; it takes effect late Tuesday morning.
The record shows the advisory was issued at 2:34 AM EDT on August 18, 2026, and covers three zones. In the words of the record, it runs "From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening." Readers arriving after 8:00 PM EDT on August 18 should note that the advisory has, by its own terms, lapsed.
According to the official record, heat index values of 105 to 109 are expected. Affected communities include Windsor, Macedonia, Saint Johns, Valhalla, Midway, Jacocks, Quitsna, Hancock, Woodville, Edenhouse, Merry Hill, Cape Colony, Edenton, and Mavaton.
The National Weather Service Wakefield VA record notes that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Recommended precautions listed in the record are drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors.
Aug 18, 2026, 3:57 a.m. ET
Heat Advisory Starts 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bertie, Chowan and Perquimans Counties
A Heat Advisory for three northeastern North Carolina counties begins at 11 a.m. EDT Tuesday, Aug. 18, and expires at 8 p.m. EDT the same evening, according to the advisory record issued by the National Weather Service Wakefield VA. The record was issued at 2:34 a.m. EDT on Aug. 18, roughly eight and a half hours before the advisory period starts.
The record states: "Heat index values of 105 to 109 expected." It warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
The advisory covers Bertie, Chowan, and Perquimans Counties — three forecast zones — including Windsor, Macedonia, Saint Johns, Valhalla, Midway, Jacocks, Quitsna, Hancock, Woodville, Edenhouse, Merry Hill, Cape Colony, Edenton, and Mavaton.
The National Weather Service Wakefield VA record describes the period as "From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening." Readers checking after 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday should note the advisory has lapsed at that point unless the weather service issues a new one.
The record instructs residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Aug 18, 2026, 3:26 a.m. ETFirst report
National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Bertie, Chowan, and Perquimans Counties
The National Weather Service Wakefield VA issued an official Heat Advisory at 2:34 AM EDT on August 18, 2026, for 3 zones covering Bertie, Chowan, and Perquimans Counties. The advisory affects cities including Windsor, Macedonia, Saint Johns, Valhalla, Midway, Jacocks, Quitsna, Hancock, Woodville, Edenhouse, Merry Hill, Cape Colony, Edenton, and Mavaton. This is a developing situation.
According to official records, heat index values of 105 to 109 are expected. The warning starts at 11 AM EDT on August 18, 2026, and expires at 8 PM EDT this evening.
The official record notes that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Recommended precautions state to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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