Heat Advisory for Johnston; Stanly; Montgomery +10 more
What: Heat index values up to 109. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: The southern Piedmont, Sandhills and southern Coastal Plain. When: Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
NCJohnston; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett; Wayne; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland; Sampson
Official alert brief
WHAT
Heat index values up to 109.
WHERE
The southern Piedmont, Sandhills and southern Coastal Plain.
WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
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 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 or heat stroke.