Extreme Heat Watch: Martin; Pitt; Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Beaufort; Pamlico; Northern Craven

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Extreme Heat Watch — Martin; Pitt; Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Beaufort; Pamlico; Northern Craven Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 possible. * WHERE...Beaufort, Mainland Dare, Martin, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.