National Weather ServiceNorth CarolinaHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in North Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 59 heat advisories for North Carolina in 2025 and 37 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 13th most of any state. 2026 through September: 135, 264% above the average of 37 for those months in 2008-2025. Sampson was covered most often (178 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does North Carolina get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of North Carolina. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 135 |
| 2025 | 59 |
| 2024 | 72 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2011 | 61 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2008 | 30 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does North Carolina get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in North Carolina?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampson | 178 | 65 | September 5, 2026 |
| Columbus | 177 | 62 | September 5, 2026 |
| Cumberland | 177 | 65 | September 5, 2026 |
| Jones | 177 | 62 | September 5, 2026 |
| Pamlico | 173 | 62 | September 5, 2026 |
| Bladen | 171 | 62 | September 5, 2026 |
| Duplin | 171 | 62 | September 5, 2026 |
| Wayne | 169 | 61 | September 5, 2026 |
| Beaufort | 167 | 57 | September 5, 2026 |
| Lenoir | 165 | 59 | September 5, 2026 |
| Hoke | 163 | 59 | September 5, 2026 |
| Johnston | 162 | 58 | September 5, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in North Carolina.