The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Moore County and much of central North Carolina from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday as dangerous heat and humidity settle into the region.
Forecasters expect heat index values, which combine air temperature and humidity to reflect how hot it feels outside, to reach as high as 105 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.
The advisory includes portions of the Sandhills, eastern Piedmont and Coastal Plain, where hot temperatures and high humidity could increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly for those spending extended periods outdoors…