Heat Advisory for Robeson, Bladen, Columbus and Other Carolinas Areas from 11 AM to 8 PM Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, starting at 11 AM EDT Wednesday, September 2, 2026, and lasting until 8 PM EDT.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 1, 2026, 2:23 p.m. ET
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Sep 1, 2026, 2:37 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory for Robeson, Bladen, Columbus Until 8 PM Wednesday
The National Weather Service Wilmington NC has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, effective from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The advisory was issued at 2:17 PM EDT on September 1, 2026.
Heat index values up to 108 are expected. The advisory covers 13 zones, including Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, Inland New Hanover, Inland Brunswick, Marlboro, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Central Horry, and Northern Horry. Cities affected include Leland, Elizabethtown, Marion, Tabor City, Dillon, Mullins, Bladenboro, McColl, Florence, Hartsville, Aynor, Lake Waccamaw, Bennettsville, North Hartsville, Wilmington, Shallotte, Whiteville, Loris, Burgaw, Darlington, Conway, Chadbourn, Boiling Spring Lakes, Red Hill, and Lumberton.
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The NWS advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors.
Sep 1, 2026, 2:32 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory for Robeson, Bladen, Columbus Through 8 PM Wednesday
The National Weather Service Wilmington NC has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, September 2, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT, warning that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Heat index values up to 108 are expected.
The advisory covers portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, including Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, Inland New Hanover, Inland Brunswick, Marlboro, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Central Horry, and Northern Horry counties. Cities affected include Leland, Elizabethtown, Marion, Tabor City, Dillon, Mullins, Bladenboro, McColl, Florence, Hartsville, Aynor, Lake Waccamaw, Bennettsville, North Hartsville, Wilmington, Shallotte, Whiteville, Loris, Burgaw, Darlington, Conway, Chadbourn, Boiling Spring Lakes, Red Hill, and Lumberton.
The advisory was issued at 2:17 PM EDT on Tuesday, September 1. It remains in effect until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. The National Weather Service recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors.
Sep 1, 2026, 2:23 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory for Robeson, Bladen, Columbus and Other Areas Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina, has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The advisory expires at 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday. The advisory covers 13 zones, including Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, Inland New Hanover, Inland Brunswick, Marlboro, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Central Horry, and Northern Horry counties.
Heat index values up to 108 degrees are expected. The advisory warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory was issued at 2:17 p.m. EDT Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Officials recommend 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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