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Heat Advisory in Effect for Jones and Northern Craven Counties, 11 AM to 8 PM Tuesday

Heat index values between 105 to 110 are expected across 12 zones in eastern North Carolina on August 18, 2026, according to National Weather Service records.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 17, 2026, 2:53 p.m. ET
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A is in effect for Jones and Northern Craven Counties on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 11:00 AM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT, according to the alert record issued by . The covers zones and includes the communities of Vanceboro, Cove City, Trenton, Ernul, Pollocksville, Maysville, and Dover. The record states that for the , heat index values between 105 to 110 are expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, it describes dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 110 to 115, in force until 8 PM EDT this evening. On the hazard itself, the alert says heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, and that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The tells residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. It warns against leaving young children and pets in unattended vehicles, noting that car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. It also advises taking extra precautions when outside, wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action at the first symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The full text is carried in the National Weather Service raw product feed.

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