Heat advisory expires in the viewing area
A heat advisory was in effect for the entire ABC11 viewing area until 7 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures are forecast reached record-breaking levels.
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ABC11 Meteorologist Steve Stewart said Tuesday will likely be the hottest day of the week, with a high of 100 expected. Heat index readings could range from 105 to 107 degrees.
"This will be another record-breaking day, with the old record of 98, set in 1981, being overtaken," he said.
The main impact will be heat exhaustion as normal day-to-day activities become more difficult and dangerous due to the potential for the combination of high ambient temperatures, high humidity, strong and abundant sunshine, and light winds leave the body vulnerable to overheating.
"As with the last several days, most places will be dry this afternoon and evening, but something isolated could work its way close to the Triangle, but the better chances will be found toward the Triad and towards the coast," Stewart said. "Afternoon high temperatures later this week will still be generally above 90, but not quite as extreme as the first half of the week when the combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like at least 105 outside."
Due to the unbearably hot temperatures, North Carolina's Health Department issued that health alert this week to remind people that extra precautions need to be taken to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Officials say there are certain things to remember throughout the summer.
If you experience muscle cramps, fatigue, nausea, or vomiting, you may need immediate medical attention. But hopefully, with these tips, you can avoid those symptoms.
- Stay hydrated
- Keep cool
- Take it easy
- Check with your doctor if you're sick or on medication that can trigger you to get hot more easily
Some of those medications could be drugs for high-blood pressure, migraines, allergies, mental illness, or muscle spasms.
The very young, the elderly, people who are sick, and people who work outside are most at risk for heat-related illnesses.
Everyone should remember that it's too hot to leave your kids or your pets inside a car while you run in somewhere, even to run a quick errand, and even with windows rolled down.
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By Wednesday, Stewart says a weakening cold front will approach from the north that could trigger a few showers and thunderstorms, with the best chance being in the afternoon and north of the Triangle.
He said the second half of the week looks like the typical afternoon thunderstorm opportunity, with temperatures still running well above normal at the end of the week in the mid-90s, as average highs are in the upper 80s.
