Extreme Heat Watch

Locations Affected

Durham, NC ∙ Raleigh, NC ∙ Cary, NC ∙ Fayetteville, NC ∙ Chapel Hill, NC ∙ Rocky Mount, NC ∙ Burlington, NC ∙ Leggett, NC ∙ Ridgeway, NC ∙ Clinton, NC

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 603 PM EDT Sun Jun 22 2025 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Much of central North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM Monday to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. 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.

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