Heat Advisory for Martin; Pitt; Washington +13 more
What: Heat index values up to 108 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: A portion of eastern North Carolina. When: From noon to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
NCMartin; Pitt; Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Greene; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; Inland Onslow; Northern Outer Banks
Official alert brief
WHAT
Heat index values up to 108 expected.
WHERE
A portion of eastern North Carolina.
WHEN
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.