The next several days are shaping up to be the hottest of the summer so far.
A heat dome is setting up over the Lowcountry and much of the Southeast. The National Weather Service warns temperatures this weekend could be in the middle to upper 90s, with 100 degrees possible. When combined with moderate humidity forecast by the NWS, the heat becomes life-threatening. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office issued an advisory warning about the heat.
Extreme heat can be dangerous and cost you on your energy bill. Here’s how to stay safe and save money during the heat dome:
How to stay safe
More Americans die each year on average from extreme heat than any other extreme weather event, according to the NWS. 529 people died directly from a heat-related illness in 2024…