Heat Advisory for Greene; Mainland Hyde; Duplin +5 more
What: Heat index values up to 106 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Duplin, Greene, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Mainland Hyde, and Southern Craven Counties, and Northern Outer Banks. When: From noon to...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Heat index values up to 106 expected.
WHERE
Duplin, Greene, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Mainland Hyde, and Southern Craven Counties, and Northern Outer Banks.
WHEN
From noon to 8 PM EDT Friday.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instructions
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.