Parmele, NC Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 530 AM EDT Fri May 20 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 100 to 105 degrees this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Hot conditions continue Saturday with heat index values expected to reach as high as 100 to 105 during the afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Issue Date: 446 AM EDT Fri May 20 2022
...HEAT INDEX VALUES UP TO 100 TO 105 DEGREES THIS AFTERNOON... Hot and humid conditions will continue across Eastern North Carolina today. High temperatures will reach the middle to upper 90s with heat index values peaking around 100 to 105 degrees this afternoon. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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.