Active AlertsSpringbrooke, NC

What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113.
Where: The northern Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain.
When: Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts: Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. 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 or heat stroke. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.