Advarsler, Butner Public Safety Fire Service

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 12:12PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * 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. 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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.