Dangerous heat continues in central NC; storms, brief cooldown ahead

Dangerous heat continues across central North Carolina, with a Heat Advisory in effect Saturday as feels-like temperatures climb into the triple digits.

According to the National Weather Service, heat index values could reach around 100 to 106 degrees, increasing the risk of heat-related illness

Hot Saturday, storms possible

It will be slightly less hot than Friday, but still oppressive, with feels-like temperatures topping 100 degrees across much of the Triangle and surrounding areas.

A few isolated storms are possible later today, mainly south of the Triangle.

Another advisory possible Sunday

Forecasters say another Heat Advisory is likely Sunday, with highs pushing the upper 90s and heat index values potentially climbing even higher…

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