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By Sam Walker of SamWalkerOBXNews.com
After a brief mid-week respite from the steamy summer conditions, eastern North Carolina will see a return of warm and muggy weather to close out July.
A combination of highs in the 90s and high humidity will result in heat indices reaching 105-115 starting Friday and lasting into early next week, according to National Weather Service forecasters.
Heat related impacts are possible, especially for vulnerable people sensitive to heat, and a Heat Advisory and/or Extreme Heat Watch or Warning will likely be necessary.
This is the first summer where new terminology is being used by the National Weather Service for high heat watches and warnings.
Tips to avoid heat illness:
- Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up 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.
- 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 and heat stroke.
- Everyone, including pets, walking on the beach should have some type of foot covering to avoid being burned by the extremely hot sand.
While it is going to get hot, we are expected to get a break from shower and thunderstorm activity, although inland areas near the state line could see a pop-up storm on Sunday afternoon.
