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Special Weather Statement

Issued at Sun 7:58 PM Aug. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Very heavy rain can be expected due to the slow movement of this storm. Prolonged heavy rain will result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks and streams. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.
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Heat Advisory

Issued at Sun 7:33 PM Aug. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Heat index values up to 108 expected.
Where: Southern and eastern portions of central North Carolina.
When: From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.
Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Recommended Action

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.

Heat Advisory

Issued at Sun 7:33 PM Aug. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Heat index values up to 108 expected.
Where: Southern and eastern portions of central North Carolina.
When: From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.
Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Recommended Action

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.

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