Excessive heat forecast for Wednesday and Thursday
Hot and humid weather will continue on Wednesday, as temperatures rise into the 90s along the Outer Banks, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office.
Per the National Weather Service, high temperatures will linger through Thursday, as the heat index reaches 100-105 degrees on both Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Follow the tips below to stay safe during the extreme temperatures. 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/.