Værmelding for Durham County Emergency Medical Services Station 2

Heat Advisory issued June 26 at 3:25AM EDT until June 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC* WHAT...Heat index values of 103 to 106 expected.* WHERE...The Sandhills and a portion of the Coastal Plain andPiedmont in central North Carolina.* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may causeheat-related illnesses.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures in the shade are expectedto reach the upper 90s to around 100 this afternoon, with heatindex values several degrees higher.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

National Weather Service