WEATHER ALERT
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.