Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
136 FLUS42 KRAH 220815 HWORAH Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Raleigh NC 415 AM EDT Sat Jun 22 2024 NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-230815- Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance- Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake- Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson- Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson- 415 AM EDT Sat Jun 22 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Afternoon temperatures are expected to climb into the middle 90s across much of central NC. Heat index values could top out in the upper 90s to lower 100, mainly across central and eastern portions of central NC. If outdoors, drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. An extended period of dangerously hot weather is expected this weekend and continuing through the middle part of next week. High temperatures are expected to reach the middle to upper 90s each day, with heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees expected, highest across central and eastern portions of central NC. These unusually hot conditions for this time of year will increase the risk of heat- related illness, especially for those without access to air conditioning. Avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts of the day. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$