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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
552 AM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024

NCZ029-044>046-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-172200-
/O.CON.KMHX.HT.Y.0011.240717T1500Z-240718T0000Z/
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Greene-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-
Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven-
Inland Onslow-
Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City,
Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland,
Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Columbia, Gum Neck, Snow Hill,
Hookerton, Walstonburg, Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath,
Aurora, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter,
Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, Beulaville, Faison, Kinston,
La Grange, Pink Hill, Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton,
Oriental, Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Vanceboro, Ernul, Dover,
Cove City, New Bern, River Bend, Fairfield Harbor, Havelock,
Jacksonville, Richlands, and Half Moon
552 AM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

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