Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 2:21PM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 11:21am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102.
* WHERE...Durham and Orange Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up 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.
Area Description:
Orange; Durham
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov