Governor Stein proclaims North Carolina Heat Safety Week

Governor Stein proclaims North Carolina Heat Safety Week

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed May 18–22, 2026, as North Carolina Heat Safety Week, highlighting the growing risks of extreme heat and encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves during the state’s heat season, which runs from May 1 through September 30. The proclamation aims to raise awareness about the health dangers associated with high temperatures and to spotlight state and local programs designed to help …

North Carolina officials raising awareness of dangers related to extreme heat

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed May 18-22 as North Carolina Heat Safety Week to raise awareness about the dangers that high temperatures pose to people’s health. The proclamation also brings attention to state programs that support North Carolina’s cities, towns, and counties in keeping residents and visitors safe from extreme heat. North…

State readies for hot weather during Heat Safety Week

Striations of clouds blanket the sky at sunset over North River in Carteret County. Photo: Dylan Ray North Carolina’s heat season runs from May 1 to Sept. 30 each year, and the state has launched an effort to raise awareness about the dangers that high temperatures pose to people’s health. North Carolina Heat Safety Week, which began Monday and ends Friday, highlights resources to keep residents and visitors safe from extreme heat, Gov. Josh Ste…

Governor Stein makes proclamation of North Carolina Heat Safety Week

RALEIGH, N.C. (News Release) – Monday, Governor Josh Stein proclaimed May 18-22, 2026, North Carolina Heat Safety Week to raise awareness about the dangers that high temperatures pose to people’s health. The proclamation also brings attention to state programs that support North Carolina’s cities, towns, and counties in keeping residents and visitors safe from extreme heat. North Carolina’s heat season runs from May 1 to September 30 each year. …