The National Weather Service in Raleigh, North Carolina is continuing a heat advisory for much of central North Carolina today. Heat index values could reach up to 106 degrees, leading to high humidity and increased air conditioning use for those who have it.
Regions including the eastern Piedmont, Sandhills, and Coastal Plain fall under this advisory which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT and residents in cities such as Raleigh, Durham, and Fayetteville are advised to seek refuge from the ruthless heat, “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors,” the Heat Advisory by the NWS stated, emphasizing the potential health hazards like heat illness due to these conditions which are unyielding to those caught unawares or unprepared.
Looking beyond today, the outlook for the coming days isn’t offering much in terms of reprieve; the NWS has projected that Thursday and Friday are likely to see slow-moving storms which may lead to isolated flash flooding, a concern that adds another layer of complexity to the already fraught weather situation that has emergency services on alert, though at this time spotter activation is not anticipated…