Extreme heat warning issued for central North Carolina Emergency Information 07/26/2025 03:09 AM (PDT) Research Triangle Park, Durham, NCThe current time is 6.09 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Here is a special message from the National Weather Service for the following counties in North Carolina, Allemets, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Hornet, Johnson, Lee, Moore, Orange, Wake and Warren. Extreme heat warning remains in effect from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. Sunday. What? Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. a portion of Central North Carolina. When, from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. Sunday. 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 on the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes to reduce risk during outdoor work. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks and shaded or air-condition environments. Anyone overcome my heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 911. Here is a special message from the National Weather Service for the following counties in North Carolina, Grahamville, Person, Randolph and Vance. Heat advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. Sunday. What heat index values up to 110 expected? Where, Anton, Davidson, Forsy, Grimdell, Gilford, Montgomery, Pearson, Randolph, Stanley, and Vance counties. When, from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. Sunday. Impacts, hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids. Stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out on 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the occupational safety and health administration recommend scheduling frequent rest breaks and shaded or air-condition environments. Anyone overcome my heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 911. Now here is the hazardous weather outlook for Central North Carolina. For today and tonight, please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Extreme heat warning. And now the extended outlook for the period Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Extreme heat warning. A prolonged period of dangerous heat is expected to persist into the middle of next week. Hot temperatures, high humidity, and minimal overnight relief will result in a major to extreme risk of heat-related illnesses. Heat index values of 105 to 112 are expected. Spotter information statement, spotter activation is not expected at this time. The air quality forecast for Saturday, in Orange County is 58, or code yellow. Air quality is a concern for people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution, with the primary pollutant of small particulate. This is NOAA Weather Radio, All Hazards Station WXL 58, operating on frequency 162.55 megahertz. This program originates from the National Weather Service in Raleigh, and is transmitted from an antenna located on the UNCTV Tower, via Chapel Hill. The station serves the northeast Piedmont of North Carolina. Here is the latest weather synopsis. Highly anomalous and strong high pressure a loft will persist over the southeast through midweek and result in a prolonged heat wave over the region. Here is the latest National Weather Service forecast for Raleigh and vicinity. Extreme heat warning in effect from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. Sunday. Today, sunny, hot, with highs in the upper 90s. Northwest winds around 5 miles per hour. Heat index values up to 113. Tonight, mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds. Sunday, mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot, with highs in the upper 90s. Northwest winds around 5 miles per hour. Chance of rain 20%. Heat index values up to 115. Sunday night, mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. West winds surround 5 miles per hour in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 20%. Monday, mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot, with highs in the upper 90s. North winds surround 5 miles per hour. Chance of rain 30%. Heat index values up to 115. Monday night through Tuesday night, partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot. Lowes in the mid-70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 30%. Wednesday, mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 30%. Heat index values up to 110. Wednesday night, partly cloudy. Lows in the mid-70s. Thursday, partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.