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Heat Exhaustion

Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps

  • Jul 10

How to stay cool without air conditioning

  • Jul 3

Doctors warn GLP-1 users about dehydration risk amid severe heat

  • Jul 2

Downtown Raleigh events ramp up as heat wave arrives

  • Jun 26

Extreme heat alters daily routines across Raleigh, central NC

  • Jun 14

Construction crews, outdoor workers tackle hot temperatures

  • May 20

Doctors warn of rising heat risks as North Carolina enters peak season

  • May 20

High temps draw attention to heat safety and need for fans, AC units

  • May 19

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High temps draw attention to heat safety and need for fans, AC units

  • May 19
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Emergency responders on heat dangers

  • Jul 30, 2025
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WakeMed treats a dozen patients a day for heat exhaustion

  • Jul 28, 2025
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As heat wave hits central North Carolina, doctors offer safety tips

  • Jun 18, 2025
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First responders battle heat, hospitals see uptick in patients

  • Aug 29, 2024
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EMS data shows uptick in heat-related 911 calls in Triangle

  • Sep 4, 2023
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'Heat keeps getting worse': Climate data predicts dangerous summers in North Carolina by 2050

  • Aug 16, 2023
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Extreme heat can affect your mental health; here's how

  • Jul 18, 2023

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Heat safety tips to keep humans and pets safe from heat-related illnesses

Gov. Josh Stein has declared this week "Heat Safety Week," urging people to take precautions for themselves and their pets.

  • May 18

NC families look for relief on record hot day; temperatures expected in 90s for a few days

With more extreme heat expected in the coming days, everyone is urged to take steps to stay safe outdoors.

  • May 18

Need help staying cool? North Carolina brings back free fan program for summer

Through Operation Fan Heat Relief, the state will distribute fans statewide from May 1 through Oct. 31.

  • Apr 30

A dozen patients a day seen for heat exhaustion at WakeMed as dangerous heatwave continues

Signs of heat exhaustion can show up as sweating, headache, nausea and vomiting.

  • Jul 29, 2025
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Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Safety tips as dangerous temperatures hit US

Extreme heat is considered the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., according to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. About 2,000 Americans die each year on average from extreme heat, according to the CDC.

  • Jul 28, 2025