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Heat Exhaustion

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

Heat safety tips to keep humans and pets safe

  • May 18

Families find ways to keep cool as heat wave builds in central NC

  • May 18

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

  • Apr 30

WakeMed treats a dozen patients a day for heat exhaustion

  • Jul 29, 2025

How to stay safe as dangerous temperatures hit US

  • Jul 28, 2025

Hitting the Century Mark: A look back at 100-degree days in central NC

  • Jul 24, 2025

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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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With heat wave on the way, experts warn it's a 'silent killer'

"Our heat seasons now are much more dangerous than they used to be."

  • Jul 24, 2025

First Alert Day: Scattered storms late Monday in central NC; heat, humidity to ease midweek

It will be a very warm and muggy start to the work week.

  • Jul 22, 2025

Relief on the way after steamy, stormy weekend across Central North Carolina

It will be a very warm and muggy start to the work week.

  • Jul 21, 2025

Heat advisory in effect through weekend; scattered storms possible in central NC

Dangerous and intense heat will continue this weekend.

  • Jul 19, 2025

Rain continues across central North Carolina after stormy, hot weekend

A front approaching the state could bring scattered storms on Monday.

  • Jul 14, 2025