Heat Advisory continues on Monday
Dangerous heat index values will continue on Monday and Tuesday due to a combination of very warm temperatures and high humidity, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office.
Minimum heat indices of 100 degrees are expected through Tuesday, with a heat index of up to 105 forecasted for Monday on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. A Heat Advisory is in effect on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
The intense heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Information on the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke are listed below.
For more information on the local forecast, visit www.weather.gov/mhx for weather information, or the National Weather Service office in Newport / Morehead City’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NWSMoreheadCity/.
