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Heat Advisory Issued for Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Brunswick and Other Areas

The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 110 degrees across multiple counties in North and South Carolina.

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

By AI ReporterFirst reported Sep 3, 2026, 1:53 p.m. ETUpdated Sep 5, 2026, 3:01 a.m. ET
The National Weather Service has issued a for multiple counties in southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina, according to wgni.com. The covers Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Brunswick, Williamsburg, Coastal Horry, Inland Georgetown, Coastal Georgetown, Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, Inland New Hanover, Inland Brunswick, Marlboro, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Central Horry, and Northern Horry. The begins at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, September 4, 2026, according to one report, but another report says it begins at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, September 5, 2026. A third report lists the start time as 2:38 p.m. EDT on September 4. The ends at 8:00 p.m. EDT on September 4, according to wgni.com, though another report says it ends at 8:00 p.m. EDT on September 5. Heat index values are expected to reach up to 108 degrees, according to one report, while another says up to 109 degrees, and a third says up to 110 degrees. Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors, according to one report. Another report advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying out of the sun and in an air-conditioned room if possible, and checking on those more sensitive to the heat.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 4, 2026, 2:56 p.m. ET

    Heat Advisory Issued for Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Brunswick Through Friday Evening

    A Heat Advisory is in effect for a large area of coastal and inland counties in North Carolina and South Carolina, according to the National Weather Service via wgni.com. The advisory began at various times on Thursday, September 4, 2026, with reports listing start times of 11:00 a.m. and 2:38 p.m. EDT, and ends at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, September 5, 2026, according to wgni.com.

    The advisory covers Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Brunswick, Williamsburg, Coastal Horry, Inland Georgetown, Coastal Georgetown, Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, Inland New Hanover, Inland Brunswick, Marlboro, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Central Horry, and Northern Horry, as reported by wgni.com.

    Heat index values are expected to reach between 108 and 110 degrees, according to conflicting reports from wgni.com. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, wgni.com reported. Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors.

  2. Sep 3, 2026, 8:53 p.m. ET

    Heat Advisory Extended Through Friday Evening for Coastal Carolinas

    A heat advisory for parts of southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina has been extended and now runs until 8 p.m. Friday, September 4, according to the National Weather Service via wgni.com. The advisory, which began at 11 a.m. Thursday, was originally set to expire earlier; officials have pushed the end time back, extending the warning period.

    The advisory covers coastal and inland areas of Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick counties in North Carolina, as well as inland Georgetown, Williamsburg, and coastal Horry counties in South Carolina, among others. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, the advisory warns. Residents are urged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.

    Forecast heat index values are expected to reach up to 108 degrees, according to one report from wgni.com, while another report from the same outlet lists values up to 110 degrees. The conflicting figures have not been reconciled.

  3. Sep 3, 2026, 2:19 p.m. ETFirst report

    Heat Advisory Issued for Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Brunswick and Other Areas

    A heat advisory has been issued for parts of southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina, effective from 11 a.m. Thursday, September 4, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, N.C., as reported by wgni.com.

    The advisory covers Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Brunswick, Williamsburg, Coastal Horry, Inland Georgetown, and Coastal Georgetown. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, with heat index values up to 108 degrees expected.

    Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors.

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  1. Version 45 Sept 2026, 07:01current

    Updated headline to include specific affected areas (Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Brunswick) to satisfy the headline_place_missing check.

  2. Version 35 Sept 2026, 00:17

    Heat Advisory Issued for Parts of North and South Carolina

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    Updated headline to include specific coastal counties from the affected areas list to satisfy the headline_place_missing check.

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