Summer comes roaring in with near record high temperatures ahead

Welcome to Summer in North Carolina. If you're new around here, you'll figure out what that means quickly. Here comes the heat, the hottest temperatures in over a year are on the way for most of the state. Heat and humidity will build through the week, with the highest humidity and heat on Thursday and Friday, and slightly cooler, less humid air for the weekend, though still hot. Above-average to near-record temperatures are possible across the state, especially Thursday and Friday. The only real relif would come in isolated to scattered hit or miss PM storms each afternoon, but coverage does not look great but some spots will see some hit or miss storms each day! Coverage on Thursday looks quite low, but a better chance on Friday.

Highs will be in the 90s for most areas, with some spots breaking the century mark on Thursday and Friday. Humidity levels will make it feel like the low 100s for most areas away from the beaches and mountains.

We do this all the time in the summer, but make sure you drink plenty of fluids, and if working outside for long periods, take breaks in the shade or AC. Know the warning signs of heat exhaustion (pale, clammy skin, dizziness, heavy sweating) and heat stroke (hot, dry skin, no sweat, deliriousness). Find an air-conditioned cooling center in your area if you do not have AC at home.

-Ethan