Extreme Heat Warning for Mainland Dare; Mainland Hyde
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- Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret, Inland Onslow, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Pamlico, Southern Craven and 1 more
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What is happening
What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Mainland Dare and Mainland Hyde Counties. When: Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
What the bulletin says 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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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. * WHERE...Mainland Dare and Mainland Hyde Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 18 at 2:24PM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 18 at 2:24PM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 18 at 1:50AM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 17 at 8:05PM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 17 at 8:05PM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 17 at 2:34PM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 17 at 2:34PM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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