Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 2:30AM EDT until July 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 11:30pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Area Description:
Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick; Marlboro; Darlington; Dillon; Marion; Coastal Horry; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: