National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Eastern North Carolina Counties
A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT on August 19, 2026, as high temperatures and humidity create hazardous conditions.
By AI ReporterWritten Aug 18, 2026, 3:27 p.m. ET
Official records from the show a has been issued for zones across The situation remains developing. The was issued at 2:24 p.m. EDT on August 18, 2026, and is scheduled to run from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT on August 19, 2026.
According to official records, heat index values up to 106 are expected under the , while an Extreme Heat Warning includes heat index values up to 111 until 8:00 p.m. EDT this evening. Affected municipalities include Emerald Isle, River Bend, Havelock, Sneads Ferry, Sea Level, North Topsail Beach, Atlantic Beach, Oriental, Wallace, Swansboro, New Bern, Morehead City, Faison, Stella, Harkers Island, Warsaw, Beaufort, Kenansville, Cedar Island, Half Moon, Bayboro, Jacksonville, Arapahoe, Fairfield Harbor, and Richlands.
National Weather Service records state that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, which increase significantly during extreme heat events. Official guidance recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned rooms, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Records also warn that car interiors reach lethal temperatures in minutes and children or pets must not be left in unattended vehicles. Outside precautions include wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action if symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke occur.
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