Weather Alerts For Kelford, NC

# HEADLINE -------------------- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Heat index values up to 105 expected. WHERE Portions of northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia. WHEN From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. ISSUED AT Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:11 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Wakefield VA HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Bertie, Hampton/Poquoson, Southampton, Camden, Chesapeake, Chowan, Gates, Greensville, Hertford, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach, Western Currituck, York

# HEADLINE -------------------- Increased Fire Danger Across Northeast North Carolina Thursday # SUMMARY -------------------- Dry, hot, and breezy conditions are expected Thursday. The ongoing drought has led to abnormally dry dead surface fuels across the region. Minimum RH values of 30 to 40%, with wind gusts to 20 to 30 mph and afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s ahead of an approaching cold front will lead to an increased fire danger across northeast North Carolina Thursday afternoon. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry leaves and grass. # DETAILS -------------------- ISSUED AT Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:55 PM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Wakefield VA HEADER Special Weather Statement # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Western Currituck Including the cities of Margarettsville, Ahoskie, Corapeake, Elizabeth City, Horseshoe, Lilly, Sharon, Knotts Island, Quitsna, Edenhouse, Merry Hill, Midway, Windsor, Cape Colony, Edenton, Hancock, Macedonia, Mavaton, Saint Johns, Valhalla, Jacocks, and Woodville