Extreme Heat Warning

Locations Affected

Durham, NC ∙ Raleigh, NC ∙ Fayetteville, NC ∙ Cary, NC ∙ Chapel Hill, NC ∙ Rocky Mount, NC ∙ Gulf, NC ∙ Stedman, NC ∙ Wake Forest, NC ∙ Conetoe, NC

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 851 PM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

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