GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – Temperatures will climb to dangerous levels as we head through the weekend, and with many set to celebrate the upcoming holiday a few days early, heat exhaustion could become an unfortunate reality. Highs will reach the mid 90s on both Sunday and Monday. Combine that heat with high humidity (dew points will be in the mid 70s) and our heat index will reach between 102° to 106°.
Those without access to air conditioning at home will want to spend the day either near the coast where temperatures will be cooler, or go to any local buildings with A.C. (libraries, movie theaters, community centers, etc.). The heat will fade as rain chances increase next week, but this is a clear indication that our cooler than average June won’t carry over into the first week of July. In fact, this heat will feel hotter as our bodies aren’t acclimated to these summer time temperatures due to our below average June heat. The heat may prompt a few isolated storms in the afternoon and evening, which will help cool those down who do see the rain.