The dog days of summer are barking at the door. Meteorologists forecast a dangerous heat wave next week that could culminate in a sizzling Fourth of July.
The National Weather Service predicts extreme highs Sunday through Wednesday, with heat indices rising above 100 degrees. For central and eastern North Carolina, it may start even sooner, with highs in the mid- to upper 90s on Saturday.
Heat danger accumulates over time, especially if overnight temperatures remain elevated. Nightly lows are expected to creep up as the week goes on…