Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1149 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
NCZ008>011-024>028-040>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-190100-
/O.CON.KRAH.HT.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260719T0100Z/
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-
Edgecombe-Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-
Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Dunn, Aberdeen, Goldsboro, Creedmoor,
Albemarle, Warrenton, Siler City, Rocky Mount, Clayton,
Knightdale, Smithfield, Roseboro, Selma, Raleigh, Chapel Hill,
Scotland Neck, Kittrell, Carrboro, Pittsboro, Pinehurst,
Lillington, Erwin, Durham, Hillsborough, Spring Hope, Tarboro,
Norlina, Wilson, Camp Mackall, Enfield, Sanford, Wagram, Buies
Creek, Angier, Oxford, Rougemont, Fayetteville, Roanoke Rapids,
Southern Pines, Henderson, Louisburg, Nashville, Laurinburg,
Troy, Franklinton, Princeville, Spring Lake, Raeford, Clinton,
Polkton, Hope Mills, Ellerbe, Carthage, Rockingham, Apex,
Wadesboro, Wake Forest, and Cary
1149 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110.
* WHERE...The southern and eastern Piedmont, Sandhills, and Coastal
Plain of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.
&&
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Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
749 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
NCC021-089-190245-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FA.Y.0050.260718T2349Z-260719T0245Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Buncombe NC-Henderson NC-
749 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina...
Northern Henderson County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 745 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly especially in the Fletcher/Mills
River/Avery Creek area where the heaviest rainfall totals have
fallen in the last hour or so. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen so far.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hendersonville, Arden, Mills River, Fletcher, Etowah, Mountain
Home, Chimney Rock Village, Asheville Airport, Skyland, Biltmore
Park, B.R. Parkway-Mount Pisgah To The NC Arboretum, Bat Cave,
Chimney Rock State Park, Mount Pisgah, B.R. Parkway-Black Balsam
To Mount Pisgah, Avery Creek, Horse Shoe and Forge Mountain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3542 8274 3545 8277 3552 8228 3545 8227
3544 8228 3543 8227 3542 8228 3542 8227
3539 8227 3531 8262
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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
850 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
GAZ027-036-038-190115-
Madison GA-Oglethorpe GA-Clarke GA-
850 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Clarke,
northwestern Oglethorpe and southwestern Madison Counties through 915
PM EDT...
At 850 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hull, or near Athens,
moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Winterville, Colbert, Hull, Athens-Clarke County, Diamond Hill,
Smithonia, and Neese.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
&&
LAT...LON 3409 8318 3399 8314 3395 8329 3403 8338
3403 8337 3404 8337 3404 8336 3411 8328
TIME...MOT...LOC 0050Z 242DEG 5KT 3402 8330
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
Culver
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
848 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
GAZ028-SCZ010-011-190130-
Hart GA-Abbeville SC-Anderson SC-
848 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN HART...ANDERSON AND
CENTRAL ABBEVILLE COUNTIES THROUGH 930 PM EDT...
At 848 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles south of Anderson, or near Homeland Park, moving southeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Anderson, Homeland Park, Belton, Northlake, Honea Path, Reed Creek,
Due West, Iva, Lake Secession, and Donalds.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3420 8274 3427 8275 3429 8277 3428 8280
3449 8299 3467 8269 3439 8227 3409 8264
TIME...MOT...LOC 0048Z 322DEG 22KT 3443 8266
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
832 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
GAZ036>038-190100-
Oglethorpe GA-Clarke GA-Oconee GA-
832 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Oconee,
Clarke and northwestern Oglethorpe Counties through 900 PM EDT...
At 832 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Hull to Bogart, and moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Watkinsville, Athens, Winterville, Bogart, Athens-Clarke County,
Whitehall, Westgate Park, James Holland Youth Sports Cmpx, Beechwood
Hills, Sandy Creek Recreation Area, Oconee Heights, Eastville,
Barretts Mill, Dunlap, and State Botanical Garden Of Ga.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
&&
LAT...LON 3402 8331 3400 8328 3401 8327 3395 8319
3388 8339 3386 8352 3391 8363 3399 8350
3403 8339 3404 8339 3403 8337 3404 8336
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 287DEG 8KT 3399 8331 3395 8356
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
826 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
SCZ106-108-190100-
Northern Spartanburg SC-Central Greenville SC-
826 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN GREENVILLE AND
NORTHWESTERN SPARTANBURG COUNTIES THROUGH 900 PM EDT...
At 826 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Columbus, or 4 miles southwest of Campobello, moving
east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lyman, Wellford, Inman, Campobello, Lake Bowen, Gowensville, and
Fingerville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3501 8229 3512 8224 3512 8222 3515 8222
3515 8200 3493 8210
TIME...MOT...LOC 0026Z 282DEG 10KT 3507 8221
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
334 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
NCZ007-021>023-038-039-191945-
Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Davidson-Randolph-
334 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 496 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
Heat index values will reach around 100 to 104 this afternoon. Heat-
related impacts to anyone without cooling or hydration and also
those sensitive to heat may result.
In addition, there is a Slight Risk of strong to severe storms this
afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary
threat.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Storm chances will persist Sunday and Monday, where a Marginal to
Slight Risk of severe storms will remain. Damaging wind gusts will
be the primary threat. Additionally, isolated heavy rainfall could
lead to flash flooding Sunday and Monday. Lastly, strong to severe
storms area also possible Wednesday with a strong cold front.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
334 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
NCZ073>078-083>086-088-089-191945-
Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-
Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
334 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Heat Advisory.
In addition, there is a Marginal to Slight Risk of severe storms
this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary
threat.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Storm chances will persist Sunday and Monday, where a Marginal to
Slight Risk of severe storms will remain. Damaging wind gusts will
be the primary threat. Additionally, isolated heavy rainfall could
lead to flash flooding Sunday and Monday. Lastly, strong to severe
storms area also possible Wednesday with a strong cold front.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Morristown TN
301 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002-
005-006-008-191915-
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Johnson-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-
Northwest Cocke-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-
Southeast Greene-Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter-
Southeast Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-Northwest Blount-
Blount Smoky Mountains-North Sevier-Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-
Southeast Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-East Polk-Lee-
Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
301 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026 /201 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North
Carolina...east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible this afternoon and
evening. A few storms may become strong to severe, producing
strong gusty winds and localized flooding.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Additional showers and storms are expected Sunday. Once again, a
few storms may become strong to severe, producing strong gusty
winds and locally heavy downpours.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information
about severe weather to the NWS while following local, state, and
CDC guidelines.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
235 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-191845-
Baldwin-Banks-Barrow-Bartow-Bibb-Bleckley-Butts-Carroll-Catoosa-
Chattahoochee-Chattooga-Cherokee-Clarke-Clayton-Cobb-Coweta-
Crawford-Crisp-Dade-Dawson-DeKalb-Dodge-Dooly-Douglas-Emanuel-
Fannin-Fayette-Floyd-Forsyth-Gilmer-Glascock-Gordon-Greene-
Gwinnett-Hall-Hancock-Haralson-Harris-Heard-Henry-Houston-Jackson-
Jasper-Jefferson-Johnson-Jones-Lamar-Laurens-Lumpkin-Macon-
Madison-Marion-Meriwether-Monroe-Montgomery-Morgan-Murray-
Muscogee-Newton-North Fulton-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Paulding-Peach-
Pickens-Pike-Polk-Pulaski-Putnam-Rockdale-Schley-South Fulton-
Spalding-Stewart-Sumter-Talbot-Taliaferro-Taylor-Telfair-Toombs-
Towns-Treutlen-Troup-Twiggs-Union-Upson-Walker-Walton-Warren-
Washington-Webster-Wheeler-White-Whitfield-Wilcox-Wilkes-
Wilkinson-
235 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight...
Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will be capable
of producing locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and gusty
to locally damaging winds. Heavy rain could elevate the risk for
localized flash flooding.
A Heat Advisory is in effect through this evening for much of east
and parts of central Georgia where heat index values in excess of
105 degrees are expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday...
Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are expected through much of the
week ahead. Any storms that form will be capable of producing
gusty winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall.
Heat concerns will linger through next week as maximum heat index
values are expected to rise into the triple digits for many areas.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
232 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
NCZ001>003-018>020-VAZ015>017-191845-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
232 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
There is a Slight Risk of Severe Thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening. The main threat will be damaging wind gusts, though locally
heavy rain is also possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
There is a Marginal Risk of Severe Thunderstorms Sunday afternoon
and evening. The main threat will be damaging wind gusts.
There is a Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are requested to report hail of any size, as well
as any damage caused by thunderstorm winds in their area.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
232 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
NCZ004>006-VAZ022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-191845-
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-
Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-
Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
232 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 496 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia and
west central Virginia.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
There is a Marginal Risk of Severe Thunderstorms Sunday afternoon
and evening. The main threat will be damaging wind gusts.
There is a Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are requested to report hail of any size, as well
as any damage caused by thunderstorm winds in their area.
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