Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 2:36AM EDT until July 21 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* 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 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential exists that showers and
thunderstorms developing along the sea breeze will produce enough
rain and cloud cover to prevent portions of the advisory area from
reaching a heat index of 105F or greater.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Varoitus voimassa ti klo 18:00 - ke klo 2:00
