Heat Advisory for Pitt, Greene, Beaufort Counties Starts 11 AM Saturday
The National Weather Service warns of heat illnesses as heat index values reach up to 110 degrees in eastern North Carolina.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 4, 2026, 2:16 p.m. ET
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Sep 4, 2026, 2:16 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory for Pitt, Greene, Beaufort and Other Eastern NC Counties Until 6 PM Saturday
The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a Heat Advisory for a portion of eastern North Carolina, in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM EDT Saturday, September 5, 2026. The advisory covers 14 zones, including Pitt, Greene, Beaufort, Mainland Hyde, Duplin, Lenoir, Jones, Pamlico, Northern Craven, Southern Craven, West Carteret, Inland Onslow, and Coastal Onslow counties. Cities in the advisory area include Wallace, Bayboro, Swanquarter, Swansboro, Bath, Aurora, Maysville, Hookerton, Pink Hill, Richlands, North Topsail Beach, Newport, Jacksonville, New Bern, Havelock, Arapahoe, Stella, Ponzer, Farmville, Fairfield, Scranton, Morehead City, Washington, Cove City, and Atlantic Beach.
Heat index values up to 109 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory was issued at 2:06 PM EDT Friday, September 4, 2026, and remains in effect until 6 PM EDT Saturday.
Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. They recommend taking extra precautions when outside, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening. They also urge taking action when symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke are seen.
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