* WHAT. Maximum heat index values of 102 to 105 expected. * WHERE. Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Sampson, Scotland, Wake, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN. From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT. Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE. A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN. From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT. Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE. Cumberland, Johnston, Sampson, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN. Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Honey Island to Freeland. Movement was north at 5 mph. HAZARD. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include. Lake Waccamaw, Makatoka, Freeland, Freeman, Honey Island, Ash, Old Dock, Delco, Exum, Riegelwood, and Crusoe Island.

At 318 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Harrells, or 15 miles south of Clinton, moving east at 5 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. Harrells, Garland, and Ivanhoe.

* WHAT. Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE. Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN. From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. Please send your reports of hail and/or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1-800-697-3901.

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. Please send your reports of hail and/or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1-800-697-3901.

SVRMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for. Southeastern Jones County in eastern North Carolina. Southeastern Craven County in eastern North Carolina. Northeastern Onslow County in eastern North Carolina. Southwestern Pamlico County in eastern North Carolina. Central Carteret County in eastern North Carolina. * Until 415 PM EDT. * At 326 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Janeiro to near Croatan to near Kellum, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD. 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include. New Bern, Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Stella, Swansboro, Hubert, South River, Cape Carteret, Merrimon, Harlowe, Silverdale, Belgrade, Janeiro, Great Neck, Wildwood, Croatan, Kuhns, Peletier, and Bogue.