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High feels-like temperatures, King Tides greet July 4th visitors to eastern North Carolina

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published June 30, 2023 at 10:37 AM EDT
A red flag flies over the beach in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina ahead of Hurricane Erin.
Town of Pine Knoll Shores
A red flag flies over the beach in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina ahead of Hurricane Erin.

Thousands of visitors are expected to be in eastern North Carolina this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July, but high heat indexes and a King Tide mean anyone celebrating at the beach should use a little caution.

The King Tide will result in higher-than-normal high tides, and lower-than-normal low tides. However, it could also impact rip currents, though, and visitors are reminded to pay attention to the flags on the beaches and the rip current forecast provided by the National Weather Service office in Newport.

Heat indices of 100° to 110° are forecast beginning this weekend, and extending through the July 4th holiday, and officials say those spending time outdoors should stay well-hydrated and guard against heat-related illness.

More about avoiding heat-related illness: With heat indexes at 100-110° this weekend, heat-related illness is a concern
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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