Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 2 at 12:38PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 9:38am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 110 possible.
* WHERE...Beaufort, Mainland Dare, Martin, Northern Craven, Pamlico,
Pitt, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Friday. For
the Extreme Heat Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. 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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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; Beaufort; Pamlico; Northern Craven
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: