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: A portion of central North Carolina. 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
A portion of central North Carolina.
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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.