Raleigh is under a heat advisory, and residents are advised to brace for another sweltering day ahead. According to the National Weather Service, a heat advisory is in effect from 11 AM this morning until 8 PM EDT this evening. The cities covered by the advisory include Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, among others. NWS warns of heat index values climbing as high as 107 degrees, creating potentially hazardous conditions that could lead to heat illnesses if precautions aren’t taken.
Residents are urged to drink plenty of fluids, take breaks in the shade or air-conditioned areas, and check on vulnerable neighbors and relatives. “Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” the NWS states in their Heat Advisory report. There’s also the matter of possible thunderstorms, which could bring slight reliefs from the searing heat but come with their own set of challenges. Scattered rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch is expected, with the possibility of higher amounts during thunderstorms. Tonight, the chance of showers continues with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 75 degrees.
Additionally, the Hazardous Weather Outlook for the coming days suggests a sustained period of high temperatures and thunderstorm risks. “There is a Slight (level 2 of 4) risk of excessive rainfall Saturday into Saturday night,” NWS advises. “And a Marginal risk (level 1 of 4) risk of excessive rainfall Monday into Monday night.” The NWS is encouraging weather spotters to report significant weather conditions as they develop…