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Heat Advisory Starts 11 AM Thursday for Cumberland, Sampson Counties; Heat Index Up to 107

The National Weather Service Raleigh NC advisory record says the Fayetteville area faces heat index values up to 107 once the advisory takes effect Thursday morning, August 20, 2026.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 19, 2026, 3:53 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 19, 2026, 3:56 p.m. ET
A will **take effect at 11 AM EDT Thursday, August 20, 2026, and run until 8 PM EDT that evening**, according to the record issued by the at 1:26 p.m. EDT Wednesday, August 19. The has not begun yet. The record covers Cumberland and Sampson Counties — forecast zones in all — including Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Clinton, Roseboro and Spring Lake. Heat index values up to 107 are expected, the record states. On timing, the record lists two advisories: the first is in effect until 8 PM EDT Wednesday evening, and the second — the one that has not yet started — runs from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. The National Weather Service advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors. The record tells residents to take extra precautions when outside, wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the record notes that 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, the record states: call 9 1 1.

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  1. Aug 19, 2026, 3:53 p.m. ETFirst report

    Heat Advisory Issued for Cumberland and Sampson Counties on August 20

    This is a developing event. Official records from the National Weather Service Raleigh NC state that a Heat Advisory is in effect on August 20, 2026. The advisory window starts at 11:00 AM EDT and expires at 8:00 PM EDT.

    According to official records, the advisory applies to Cumberland and Sampson counties, including the cities of Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Clinton, Roseboro, and Spring Lake. Heat index values up to 107 are expected. Official records note that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

    Official records advise people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Additional recommendations include wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening. For outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments, moving anyone overcome by heat to a cool and shaded location, and calling 9 1 1 for heat stroke.

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