Relief on the way after steamy, stormy weekend across Central North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Dangerous and intense heat was felt across North Carolina throughout the weekend.
The heat index reached triple digits on both Saturday and Sunday in some areas
It will be a very warm and muggy start to the work week. Monday will feature an isolated chance of a storm in the afternoon, but a greater chance of scattered storms in the evening and overnight.
Tuesday will start off with showers and storms in some areas, but drier air will begin to work its way in for the second half of the day. A nice drop in humidity is expected as well.
Saturday Storms
Areas across the Triangle and central North Carolina saw heavy downpours and damaging winds from severe storms on Saturday. A tree fell on the roof of a home and some powerlines on Green Street in Durham.
Inside the home, Robin Webb was sitting on the couch when it happened.
"All of a sudden, the roof, the tree just hit, and the sheetrock, it just missed us by a few feet," she said.
Crews were working to clear the power lines, but homeowners were told that it could take a while, and they would be without power for possibly a few days.
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Escape the heat
Cooling stations in Wake County will be open through at least Monday, July 21 to help people escape the heat. Sites normally open to the public, such as EMS stations, fire stations, and county fleet maintenance buildings, will not be available as cooling stations.
Here is the schedule:
Wake County Public Libraries
Closing times vary for each library. Make sure to check online or call your local library.
Regional Centers and Health and Human Services Centers
These centers will not be open during the weekend, but will be open on Monday, July 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- Wake County Health & Human Services, 220 Swinburne St., Raleigh
- Wake County Health & Human Services Center at Departure, 5809 Departure Drive, Raleigh
- Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon
- Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest
- Southern Regional Center, 130 N. Judd Parkway NE, Fuquay-Varina
- Western Regional Center, 111 James Jackson Ave., Cary
"Temperatures this high can be dangerous for anyone," said Darshan Patel, operations manager for Wake County Emergency Management. "It's important to find ways to keep cool during the hottest parts of the day, either by visiting a cooling station or taking a break in another air-conditioned space."
Looking Ahead
