NWS Newport/Morehead City NCXH.W 0002August 17, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Duplin, Pamlico, Southern Craven and 4 more, NC
The National Weather Service office in Newport/Morehead City issued an extreme heat warning for Duplin, Pamlico, Southern Craven and 4 more in North Carolina, which was in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on August 18. It was the 2nd extreme heat warning the NWS office in Newport/Morehead City issued in 2026. North Carolina had 4 extreme heat warnings in August 2026, against 0 in an average August of 2008-2025 (North Carolina's extreme heat warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 9 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Newport/Morehead City NC
- Area
- Duplin, Pamlico, Southern Craven and 4 more
- State
- North Carolina
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 2:34 p.m. EDT, August 17, 2026
- In force from
- 11:00 a.m. EDT, August 18, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. EDT, August 18, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KMHX XH.W 0002
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 110 and 115 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret, Inland Onslow, Pamlico, Southern Craven, and West Carteret Counties. * WHEN...For today's Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For tomorrow's Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
What the agency told people to do
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.
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