Forest City, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Forest City.

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State: NC Alerts: 7 Updated: Jun 12, 2026 8:03am EDT

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
West Carteret; East Carteret; Coastal Onslow; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 12 at 4:30AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Heat Advisory

Area
Person; Granville; Vance; Warren; Halifax; Forsyth; Guilford; Alamance; Orange; Durham; Franklin; Nash; Edgecombe; Davidson; Randolph; Chatham; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett; Wayne; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland; Sampson
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 2:31AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...All of central North Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory

Area
Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Inland New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Marlboro; Darlington; Dillon; Florence; Marion; Williamsburg; Inland Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 2:28AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory

Area
Martin; Pitt; Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Greene; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; Inland Onslow
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 2:13AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...All of mainland eastern North Carolina away from the immediate coast. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory

Area
Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 1:05AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 possible. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Caswell, Rockingham, and Stokes Counties. In Virginia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, Henry, and Pittsylvania Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory

Area
Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans; Eastern Currituck; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; James City; Southampton; Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Eastern Hanover; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson; Isle of Wight; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 12:28AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heat index values in excess of 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, east central, eastern, south central, 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.

Heat Advisory

Area
Mecklenburg; Cabarrus; Union
Heat Advisory issued June 11 at 10:04PM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE...Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Disclaimer

This severe weather alerts report is valid for ZIP code 28043, accurately covering the area of Forest City, NC.

Currently

Sunny 74°F
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Barometer
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Humidity
NW 4.7 mph
Wind
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