A three-day heatwave ended with excessive heat being observed across Eastern NC. The heatwave began on Sunday, August 13th, with heat indices of 105 to 100 degrees. This pattern continued on Monday, August 14th with similar values. The heat and humidity intensified on Tuesday, August 15th ahead of a cold front that would move into Eastern NC. Widespread heat indices of 110 to 115 degrees were recorded, with some places even higher that 115 for a short time. The heatwave broke with the cold front moving in and producing widespread showers and thunderstorms during the evening hours.

Excessive Heat in WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 12:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Pocosin Lakes heat index peaked at 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in WESTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 12:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Dare Bomb Range soil monitor RAWS heat index peaked at 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in WESTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Fairfield RAWS heat index peaked at 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in TYRRELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station at Frying Pan recorded a heat index of 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Martin County Airport recorded a peak heat index of 114 degrees.

Excessive Heat in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Bunyan RAWS recorded a peak heat index of 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Greenville recorded a peak heat index of 117 degrees.

Excessive Heat in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Kinston recorded a peak heat index of 115 degrees.

Excessive Heat in GREENE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A personal weather station near La Grange recorded a peak heat index of 116 degrees.

Excessive Heat in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 12:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Kenansville recorded a peak heat index of 113 degrees.

Excessive Heat in INLAND ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Kenansville recorded a peak heat index of 114 degrees.

Excessive Heat in WEST CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Bogue Field recorded a peak heat index of 111 degrees.

Excessive Heat in COASTAL ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station near Sneads Ferry recorded a peak heat index of 111 degrees.

Excessive Heat in NORTHERN CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station near Ernul recorded a peak heat index of 114 degrees.

Excessive Heat in SOUTHERN CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

New Bern Airport recorded a peak heat index of 113 degrees.

Excessive Heat in JONES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station in Trenton recorded a peak heat index of 114 degrees.

Excessive Heat in EAST CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Beaufort recorded a peak heat index of 111 degrees.