Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory for Martin; Pitt; Washington +12 more

What: For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: A portion of eastern North Carolina....

NCMartin; Pitt; Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Greene; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; Inland Onslow

Official alert brief

WHAT

For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected.

WHERE

A portion of eastern North Carolina.

WHEN

For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

IMPACTS

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Instructions

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.