Heat Advisory Issued for Eastern South Plains, Including Lubbock, for Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the eastern South Plains, including Lubbock, effective Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 16, 2026, 1:50 p.m. ET
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Aug 16, 2026, 1:54 p.m. ET
NWS Warns High Heat and Humidity May Cause Illness in Central North Carolina
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, according to the National Weather Service Raleigh NC. The warning applies to southern and eastern portions of central North Carolina across 21 zones.
Expected heat index values reach up to 105 for the first Heat Advisory ending at 8 PM EDT, and up to 109 for the second Heat Advisory in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT on 2026-08-17. Covered areas include Durham, Chatham, Wake, Johnston, Stanly, Montgomery, Moore, Lee, Harnett, Anson, Richmond, Scotland, Hoke, Cumberland, and Sampson counties, including cities such as Raleigh, Apex, Wake Forest, Pittsboro, and Sanford.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. The National Weather Service Raleigh NC advises people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and 9 1 1 should be called for heat stroke.
Aug 16, 2026, 1:50 p.m. ETFirst report
National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Central North Carolina
Official records from the National Weather Service Raleigh NC show a Heat Advisory in effect for southern and eastern portions of central North Carolina, spanning 21 zones. On August 17, 2026, the Heat Advisory runs from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT, with heat index values expected up to 109. A Heat Advisory is also in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening with heat index values up to 105. The official record lists affected areas including Durham, Chatham, Wake, Johnston, Stanly, Montgomery, Moore, Lee, Harnett, Anson, Richmond, Scotland, Hoke, Cumberland, and Sampson counties. Cities within the advisory area include Raleigh, Rougemont, Troy, Smithfield, Siler City, Wadesboro, Laurinburg, Raeford, Erwin, Clinton, Dunn, Ellerbe, Polkton, Southern Pines, Albemarle, Roseboro, Pinehurst, Clayton, Camp Mackall, Apex, Carthage, Wake Forest, Pittsboro, Rockingham, and Sanford. The record states that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Recommended precautions include drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors. 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.
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