A life-threatening heat event is now unfolding across North Carolina, with an Excessive Heat Warning in effect for Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, and surrounding communities. Temperatures are forecast to hit as high as 104 degrees Friday — levels that can become fatal within hours for those without access to cooling.
Raleigh is expected to reach 104 degrees, making it the hottest point in the state. Durham and Fayetteville are each forecast at 102 degrees, while Greensboro, Wilson, and Rocky Mount are expected to hit 101 degrees. Heat index values — what the air actually feels like on skin — could climb to 110 degrees or higher in the warning zone.
Raleigh 104°F Excessive Heat Warning…