North Carolina Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 07/16/2026 22:47

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 1:47AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 10:47pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees expected for most. Southern coast may briefly experience heat index values in excess of 110 degrees. * WHERE...Most of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instruction: 
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Area Description: 
Martin; Pitt; Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Greene; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC